SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent quarterback David Carr to a two-year deal. Carr is a Bakersfield native who starred at Stockdale High School and Fresno State University before being drafted by the Houston Texans.
General manager Scot McCloughan said Monday that Carr will help provide depth at quarterback.
Coach Mike Singletary has repeatedly said 2005 No. 1 pick Alex Smith is the starter, but didn't rule out signing an experienced quarterback who could push Smith and challenge for playing time.
Carr, an eight-year NFL veteran, was the top draft pick in 2002 out of Fresno State. He spent the past two seasons as a backup to Eli Manning with the New York Giants.
The 49ers on Monday also agreed to terms with Detroit on a trade that would send quarterback Shaun Hill to the Lions. The 49ers would receive an undisclosed 2011 draft pick in return.
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