49ers sign ex-Falcon DB Williams

The San Francisco 49ers announced Thursday the signing of former Falcons defensive back Jimmy Williams.

Williams (6-foot-3, 220 pounds) was originally drafted by the Falcons in the second round (37th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. In two seasons (2006-07), Williams had 40 tackles, one interception and three passes defensed in 27 games. He spent the 2008 season out of football.

Terms of the contract were not announced by the team.