Dazz Newsome Signs With San Francisco 49ers

Posted Feb 3, 2023
The San Francisco 49ers signed wide receiver Dazz Newsome to a reserve/future contract Tuesday. Newsome signed with the 49ers' practice squad in November and spent the remainder of the season there. The UNC product was selected by the Bears in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft and made three appearances for Chicago his rookie season. (CBS Sports)

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