49ers notebook: Former Eagle will bolster defensive line: RAYBURN IS EXPECTED TO BACK UP YOUNG IN NEW 3-4 SCHEME.

From: San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, CA) | Date: June 6, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Dennis Georgatos

Jun. 6--The 49ers added depth and experience to their defensive front Tuesday by agreeing to terms with free agent Sam Rayburn on a one-year contract.

Rayburn, who visited the 49ers last week, is expected to return Sunday to sign the contract. He'll receive the fifth-year veteran minimum of $595,000 and an undisclosed signing bonus, along with the chance to make more money through playing time and other incentives, said his agent, Jason Brown.

Rayburn, 26, was a key part of the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive line for four seasons. He made the ...

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