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San Francisco 49ers sign free-agent defensive tackle Earl Mitchell

By Dev Trehan

Saturday 25 February 2017 22:15, UK

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 21: Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the Minnesota Vikings is sacked by defensive tackle Earl Mitchell #90 of the Miami Do
Image: Earl Mitchell moves to San Francisco on a four-year contract

The San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent defensive tackle Earl Mitchell to a $16m, four-year contract.

The team announced the deal on Saturday, a day after both parties agreed on the terms of the contract.

Mitchell was released earlier this month by the Miami Dolphins and made a decision to sign with the 49ers after also meeting with Seattle, Atlanta and Denver.

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The 49ers need help on the interior of the defensive line as they are expected to switch from a three-man to a four-man front under new coordinator Robert Saleh.

San Francisco allowed a league-worst 165.9 yards rushing per game last season.

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