Defensive lineman Quinton Dial, whom the 49ers released on Saturday, found a new home on Tuesday.
Dial, a four-year veteran, signed with the Green Bay Packers after visiting with coaches and club officials, a source told NBC Sports Bay Area. Another team wanted Dial to visit before he and the Packers reached a contract agreement.
Dial started 26 games for the 49ers over the past two seasons, but was not considered a good fit for the team’s new one-gap, 4-3 scheme under first-year defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. Dial originally came to the 49ers in 2013 as a fifth-round draft pick.
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The 49ers replaced Dial with former Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Xavier Cooper, who was claimed off waivers on Sunday.
He figures to be better-suited for the 3-4 scheme the Packers employ under long-time defensive coordinator Dom Capers.
On Sunday, the Packers signed former 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks, whom the 49ers released before the team's third exhibition game.