"  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have officially announced the signing ofrunning back Brandon Jacobs to a one-year contract.The 49ers made the announcement Friday, more than a week afterthe two sides agreed to terms. Jacobs was released March 9 by theSuper Bowl champion Giants after both failed to work out arestructured contract. He is expected to play behind Frank Gore andcompete with second-year pro Kendall Hunter for carries with theNFC West champion 49ers.Jacobs spent seven seasons with New York, winning two SuperBowls and helping the Giants beat the 49ers 20-17 in overtime ofthe NFC championship game at Candlestick Park on Jan. 22. The29-year-old Jacobs ran for 571 yards and seven touchdowns lastseason as his role diminished behind emerging Ahmad Bradshaw."



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