The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed WR Quinton Patton to a four-year deal. The team also claimed TE/LS Kyle Nelson off of waivers from the San Diego Chargers. To make room on the roster for Nelson, the team has waived P Anthony Santella.
Patton (6-0, 202) was the first of the 49ers two fourth-round draft picks (128th overall) in this year’s draft out of Louisiana Tech University. He finished his Bulldogs career starting all 25 games and ranked seventh in school history in receptions (183), receiving yards (2,594) and third in touchdown receptions (24).
Nelson (6-3, 240) rejoins the 49ers after spending part of the 2012 training camp with the team. He was later signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on September 25, only to be released the following week on October 2. Nelson then signed a two-year deal with the San Diego Chargers on November 20 before being waived on May 20, 2013.
Santella (6-2, 190) had been signed by the 49ers on May 3.
