Updating previous reports, the Associated Press reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed S Mark Roman to an undisclosed contract. In San Francisco, Roman will compete with S Chad Williams, S Keith Lewis and S Mike Adams in a wide-open race to become the 49ers’ starting free safety. Roman also could see time in S Tony Parrish’s spot at strong safety.
49ers cut Ben Emanuel to make room for Roman.
SF49ers.com reports San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan said the team has not yet signed S Mark Roman, despite published reports they had. “He may have talked about leaving Green Bay, but not everyone knew that he was going to be released. Even with our connection with Green Bay, it was a surprise when it happened. We’ll wait and see how it goes. Again, we’re just in discussion, it’s nothing serious. I’m doing some of my homework at this time and so is Scot McCloughan. We certainly know a lot in certain areas but not in all of them because again, it was a surprise. I know there are several people talking to him as well so we’ll see what transpires,” said Nolan.
