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Free Agent PK's Billy Cundiff, Justin Medlock Will Try Out For 49ers

Found January 01, 2013 on GridironFans.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Billy Cundiff,  Justin Medlock,  David Akers,  Jim Harbaugh
TEAMS: San Francisco 49ers
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Veteran kicker Billy Cundiff is scheduled to work out for the 49ers on Tuesday as they audition possible replacements for struggling David Akers, a source told CSNBayArea.com Free-agent kicker Justin Medlock is also expected to take part in the tryout. Coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday the 49ers might sign a kicker and keep Akers on the 53-man roster, too. Source: Comcast Sports
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