Smith's deal is for two years at a around $10.5 million. With the likeliehood of Barry Sims and Adam Snyder being backups, Smith should easily help fill the need at the right tackle spot. Also, with Smith's signing, the 49ers might not try to get a tackle with their first pick in the Draft.
Smith missed 17 games the past two seasons due to back injuries, but it looked like Smith didn't receive any other offers from any teams.
Jennings had signed a seven-year deal in 2005, but injuries has plagued his stay in San Francisco. His released saves the 49ers $3.108 million in cap room this season.
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The 49ers are hosting a Draft party on April 25 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The event is free, but season ticket holders get first priority for tickets. You can go to the 49ers official website at 49ers.com to get your tickets!
The event runs from noon to 4PM. Mike Singletary will be there to talk after the 49ers make their first selection. There will be food, tons of prizes and other things for 49ers fans. But the biggest news to come from this is that the 49ers will unveil the new 2009 uniforms at this event.
At around 12:20PM, before the scheduled beginning of the NFL Draft at 1PM, the 49ers will show the new threads for the fans in attendance. So, if you want to get a sneak peak at the new look before the rest of the world, check out the Draft party!
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Can we please draft Robert Ayers or Everette Brown now?
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