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Report: 49ers add veteran cornerback Anthony Brown

Former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown is signing with the San Francisco 49ers, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Brown spent seven seasons as a member of the Dallas Cowboys after being selected in the 6th round of the 2016 draft. He recorded nine interceptions in 94 games with Dallas. In addition, Brown recorded 59 passes defensed and forced five fumbles. Over the last four seasons he allowed a quarterback rating of more than 90 just once.

The cornerback tore his Achilles in week 13 last season, his last year under contract with the Cowboys. He was recently released from the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.