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Earlier today it was reported that hard-hitting safety Donte Whitner had agreed to terms with the Bengals. In a dramatic turn of events, the 2006 8th overall pick signed with the 49ers on a $11.75M contract with $4M in guarantees.

In addition, ProFootballTalk reports that the 49ers have sent out a league-wide email putting 2010 2nd-rounder Taylor Mays on the trading block, making it clear that the new regime isn't sold on Mays.

Wideout Braylon Edwards has also signed onto a one year, $3.5M contract. The Jets free agent has had an up and down career after being selected by the Browns #3 overall shortly after the 49ers took their own 2005 bust, Alex Smith. Edwards has also had multiple run-ins with the law, from a boatload of speeding tickets, DUI, misdemeanor assault in 2009 which he served a 180-day jail sentence and received probation, and nearly got himself into trouble again on Monday, when he egged on his cousins in a barfight where they attacked with a fork and a pocketknife.

Update: Edwards' deal is $1M base with $2.5M in incentives for 90 receptions and a Pro Bowl appearance.