Hamilton signed a contract with the 49ers on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Shortly after showing up for a tryout, the 49ers opted to give Hamilton a chance. He had primarily been a practice squad participant for the Packers over the past two seasons. The 25-year-old will now attempt to earn a role providing depth at linebacker for an already stingy 49ers defense.
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La'Darius Hamilton: Sent packing by Green Bay
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The Packers have waived Hamilton, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Primarily a practice squad member in Green Bay for his first two seasons, Hamilton did suit up for nine games during his tenure there. He ended up accumulating four tackles (two solo) during his time on the 53-man roster. The 25-year-old is now set to look for a new destination for a fresh start.
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Packers' Ladarius Hamilton: Joins Green Bay
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Hamilton signed a deal to join the Packers' 53-man roster Friday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Hamilton has been signed off of the Buccaneers' practice squad after the Packers found out that starter Za'Darius Smith is slated to miss some time with a back injury. While Smith is out, Rashan Gary should take over his starting role, while Hamilton may fill a reserve role off the bench.