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Marques Douglas

By MATT MAIOCCO
The Press Democrat

Published: Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 11:21 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 11:21 a.m.

Defensive lineman Marques Douglas, a classy seven-year NFL veteran, is leaving the 49ers after a successful three-year stay with the organization. He agreed in principle to a four-year contract with the Buccaneers, where he'll start at left end for a team that ranked second in the NFL in total defense last season.

"Obviously, whenever you work so hard it's nice to be rewarded," Douglas said. "It's just that I was rewarded by another team. I wanted to leave the 49ers on a better note, but we didn't get back to winning. They'll just have to do it without me.

Read more about Douglas' signing on Matt Maiocco's Instant 49ers blog: 49ers.pressdemocrat.com


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