Found January 31, 2012 on Niner Insider:
The 49ers signed offensive tackle Kenny Wiggins and guard Garrett Chisolm and to reserve/future contracts today. Wiggins (6-6, 314), 23, was released by the 49ers following training camp and ended the season on the Ravens' practice squad. A native of Elk Grove, Wiggins was a two-time all-WAC...
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