According to Matt Maiocco of the Press Democrat, there is word that the 49ers have agreed to terms with QB J.T. O'Sullivan (Lions), LB Dontarrious Thomas (Vikings) and RB DeShaun Foster (cut by the Panthers). Terms of their deals are not yet known. Interest in O'Sullivan and Thomas was first reported earlier today by Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee.O'Sullivan, originally drafted by the Saints, has also been on the Packers, Vikings, Patriots and Panthers. He spent last season with the Lions, Mike Martz's old team. Last season, he completed 13 of 26 attempts for 148 yards, one touchdown and 2 interceptions. Thomas has spent four seasons with the Vikings. He has 143 tackles and 1.5 sacks during those four seasons.Last season, Foster had 247 carries for 876 yards and 3 touchdowns with Carolina.
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Signed
RB DeShaun Foster (cut by the Panthers - 2-yr / $1.8 mil)
QB J.T. O'Sullivan (Lions - 1-yr / NFL min w/ $40,000 signing bonus)
LB Dontarrious Thomas (Vikings - 2-yr)
CB Allen Rossum (Steelers - 1-yr, $870,000)
Foster will help shoulder the load behind running back Frank Gore. O'Sullivan will serve as the 49ers' third quarterback as Alex Smith and Shaun Hill compete for the starting job. Thomas is an interesting signing. Some believe that he will replace Derek Smith, who was released by the team, while others believe that he was signed for depth. Rossum will serve as the team's kick-returner.
Confirmed Interest
DE Justin Smith (Bengals - visiting 49ers on Friday)
WR Isaac Bruce (cut by the Rams)
DE Marques Douglas (49ers)
It has been reported that Smith will visit both the 49ers and Vikings on Friday. It is not yet known which team he will visit first, although I get the impression from Maiocco's blog that he may start in Santa Clara. Wherever he visits first, it is unlikely that team will want him to leave without a contract. After being unable to come to an agreement on a new contract in St. Louis, Bruce was cut by the Rams. 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz is very familiar with Bruce and likely influenced the decision to go after him. Bruce is 35 years old. The 49ers are interested in bringing back Douglas, but are willing to risk letting him test free agency.
Rumored Interest
G Alan Faneca (Steelers)
LB Lance Briggs (Bears)
The rumored interest in Faneca came up late Thursday night. Rumors have been back and forth regarding Briggs. The NFL is currently investigating rumors that the 49ers tampered with Briggs last offseason.
Out of the Running
WR Muhsin Muhammad (Bears - signed by Panthers)
WR Bernard Berrian (Bears)
LB Calvin Pace (Cardinals)
Internal Moves
QB Alex Smith (exercised a multimillion-dollar buyback clause)
RB Michael Robinson (3-yr contract extension)
Lost
T Kwame Harris (Raiders)
G Justin Smiley (Dolphins)
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Good signing in Foster, though I'm not certain about the O'Sullivan move. Have to trust Martz knows what he's doing with that one. I like the Thomas signing, as that seems to give them a proven body to play along with Willis as a compliment. Too bad they've missed out on Berrian, though Bruce would not be a bad pick-up as even though he's 35 he's still got great hands and could be the possession guy in the 15-25 yd. range they've sorely lacked in recent seasons. That could open up the sideline for V.D. to become more of a factor this season. With the Martz connection, have to think the Niners have the inside track on Bruce.
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