McCown has played eight seasons in the NFL, including stints
with the Cardinals (2002-05), the Detroit Lions (2006), the Oakland
Raiders (2007) and the Carolina Panthers (2008-09).
The San Francisco 49ers worked out quarterback Daunte Culpepper earlier in the week, but it’s another signal caller from United Football League who the Niners decided to bring aboard instead.
The 49ers today announced they have signed Josh McCown to a one-year deal.
McCown, 6-foot-4, 213 pounds, was originally drafted in the third round by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2002 NFL Draft.
He has appeared in 47 games, starting 31, completing 610 of 1,058 pass attempts for 6,584 yards, 35 touchdowns and 40 interceptions
In 2010, McCown played for the Hartford Colonials of the UFL, completing 114 of 202 pass attempts for 1,463 yards, 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
McCown has played eight seasons in the NFL, including stints with the Cardinals (2002-05), the Detroit Lions (2006), the Oakland Raiders (2007) and the Carolina Panthers (2008-09).
