The 49ers today announced they have re-signed cornerback Chris Cook to a one-year deal.
Cook (6 foot 2, 212 pounds) was originally selected in the second round (34th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. The five-year veteran has appeared in 40 games (29 starts), registering 124 tackles, 34 passes defensed and one sack.
Cook originally signed with the 49ers on March 14, 2014. He appeared in six games and registered three tackles, one pass defensed and two tackles on special teams, last season. Cook was placed on the Injured Reserve List on October 25, 2014.
A 28-year-old native of Lynchburg, Virginia, Cook played collegiately at the University of Virginia, where he started 31 games for the Cavaliers and registered 143 tackles, 19 passes defensed, seven interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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