Former Cowboys Starter Anthony Brown Joins Rival 49ers

A former longtime starter from the Dallas Cowboys has inked a deal with a rival team.

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Cornerback Anthony Brown, who played for the Cowboys until the 2022 season, is joining the San Francisco 49ers.

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Brown, drafted by the Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft, started 69 games during his tenure in Dallas.

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His stats with the Cowboys include 324 total tackles, nine interceptions, and five forced fumbles.

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Brown's signing with the 49ers comes as the team grapples with injuries in the secondary.

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Samuel Womack's placement on injured reserve added to the 49ers' need for defensive help.

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Mark your calendars for October 8, 2023, when Brown and the 49ers face off against the Cowboys in a crucial "Sunday Night Football" showdown.

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Brown briefly joined the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad on August 30, 2023, before being released on September 14.

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In the same year, Brown secured a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers, marking his return to the NFL.

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Brown's move to the 49ers sets the stage for an intriguing matchup against his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, in October.

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