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49ers Close to signing Tully Banta-Cain

according to Matt Maiocco:

Linebacker Tully Banta-Cain and the 49ers are very close on a contract agreement. Banta-Cain, a former standout at Cal, visited with the 49ers on Monday. An announcement could come later in the day.

"We're working it out," said Jim Sims, Banta-Cain's Oakland-based agent.

Banta-Cain has played in the 3-4 defense with the Patriots his first four seasons in the league, starting five games last season. He recorded 5.5 sacks with 10 quarterback hurries and 40 tackles last season.

Banta-Cain has played on two Super Bowl winners. As a rookie, he saw action on special teams units in the Patriots' 32-29 victory over the Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII. And the following year he played defense in pass-rush situations and special teams in a 24-21 win over the Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX.

The Rams offered Banta-Cain a contract during a visit to St. Louis on the first day of free agency. He was scheduled to travel to visit with the Steelers later today.

Also according to Matt:

  1. The 49ers are about $15M under the cap
  2. 49ers still want Eric Johnson, who visited the Saints yesterday.
  3. Punter Andy Lee visited with the Steelers yesterday. If he signs with them, we get a 6th rounder if we don't match.
  4. WR likely to be addressed further via the draft .
  5. No scheduled visits with Joey Porter.

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