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49ers strike deal with pass rusher Jeremiah Attaochu | The Sacramento Bee

The 49ers agreed to terms on a one-year deal with pass rusher Jeremiah Attaochu, who becomes a prime candidate for the so-called "Leo" position that's been so hard to find for the defense.

Attaochu, 25, was a second-round pick by the Chargers in 2014. The 6-3, 252-pound linebacker had six sacks in 2015 but only two the last two seasons.

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