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49ers sign Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, did they even need him?

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix #21 of the Chicago Bears (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images)

The help alleviate a possible long-term loss of Jaquiski Tartt, the 49ers added former first-round safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, but was there a pressing need?

It’s not every day a team can make transactions with two different former first-round NFL Draft picks, but that’s what the San Francisco 49ers experienced on Aug. 11.

First, the Niners released wide receiver Kevin White, who was a long shot to make the 53-man roster anyway, to make room for linebacker Donald Payne.