Brandon Jacobs Signs With San Francisco 49ers

Feb 5, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) celebrates after Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Mills/THE STAR-LEDGER via US PRESSWIRE

The San Francisco 49ers already have star running back Frank Gore, but they have added another powerful force to the backfield that will help the offense — former New York Giant Brandon Jacobs, who had a franchise record 56 rushing touchdowns.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter announced the news:

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Jacobs will join former teammate Mario Manningham in the Bay Area. While Gore remains the unquestioned number one back, Jacobs will handle goal-line and short-yardage duties. The backfield is now loaded with Gore, Jacobs and the promising Kendall Hunter.

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