Tom FitzGerald, San Francisco Chronicle
The 49ers said goodbye Friday to defensive end Marques Douglas, but they are reportedly saying hello to former Arizona Cardinals receiver Bryant Johnson. Douglas, an unrestricted free agent who became expendable when the 49ers signed Justin Smith, agreed to a four-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Douglas, 30, started for the 49ers for three years after leaving the Baltimore Ravens in 2005.
ESPN. com reported that Johnson had agreed to terms on a one-year deal. Johnson, 27, made 210 catches for 2,675 yards and nine touchdowns in five years with the Cardinals, who drafted him in the first round (the 17th overall pick) in the 2003 draft out of Penn State. The 6-foot-3 receiver had 46 catches last year for 528 yards and two touchdowns. He has played third fiddle to Pro Bowlers Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald and was looking for a team where he could play a larger role.
The 49ers brought in free-agent linebacker Takeo Spikes on Thursday but have not signed the former member of the Bengals and Bills.
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