Seahawks' fourth-round draft pick Chris Harper signs three-year contract with rival 49ers
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Chris Harper to a three-year contract.
San Francisco announced the move during its off day Monday before Week 1 preparation begins in earnest ahead of Sunday's season opener against Green Bay.
Harper was a fourth-round draft pick by the NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks, who released him Saturday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Also Monday, the 49ers traded linebacker Cam Johnson to the Colts. The team added seven players to its practice squad: tackle Carter Bykowski, running back Jewel Hampton, wideout Chuck Jacobs, cornerback Darryl Morris, guard Patrick Omameh, nose tackle Mike Purcell and safety Michael Thomas.
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