The San Francisco 49ers announced on Monday that they have signed wide receiver Louis Murphy to a one-year deal. In order to make room on the roster, the team has waived/injured linebacker Jimmie Gilbert.
Murphy (6-2, 200) was originally drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round (124th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. Throughout his eight-year NFL career with the Raiders (2009-11), Carolina Panthers (2012), New York Giants (2013) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014-16), he has appeared in 88 games (28 starts) and registered 162 receptions for 2,322 yards and 10 touchdowns.