SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed quarterback Blaine Gabbert to a two-year contract while also releasing wide receiver Stevie Johnson a day after acquiring Torrey Smith. San Francisco announced the moves Thursday. The 49ers also signed tight end Garrett Celek to a one-year deal. Gabbert, acquired in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars last March, appeared in one game as relief to Colin Kaepernick and threw a touchdown pass. Johnson posted Wednesday on Twitter, "Thank you (hashtag)SF," signaling his departure. The 28-year-old wideout had 35 catches for 435 yards and three touchdowns in his lone season with the Niners last year. --- AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL
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