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The San Francisco 49ers will likely sign Malcolm Smith when free agency officially begins, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday.
Fox Sports' Peter Schrager first reported the two sides had mutual interest in a potential deal.
Smith appeared in 15 games for the Oakland Raiders in 2016 and finished with 103 combined tackles and an interception.
The 49ers have been busy this offseason. ESPN.com's Chris Mortensen reported they agreed to a deal with wideout Pierre Garcon, and they also have deals in place with another wide receiver, Marquise Goodwin, and quarterback Brian Hoyer, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.