The San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent running back Brian Westbrook to a one-year deal, giving Westbrook the second chance he’s been seeking.
Westbrook has been looking to discover a job, visiting quite a few teams in recent months. He was released by the Eagles in February after an injury-filled 2009 season.
The Niners had a need right after Glen Coffee, starter Frank Gore’s backup, abruptly announced his retirement inside NFL on Friday.
Westbrook led the NFL with 2,104 yards from scrimmage in 2007, but missed eight games last season with a pair of concussions and an ankle injury even though scoring only two touchdowns.
Westbrook played eight seasons from the Eagles, typically inside backfield with new Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb.
