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49ers waive Pochman, sign Peterson

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 29 (UPI) -- As expected, the San Francisco 49ers have released placekicker Owen Pochman.

He was a major disappointment since signing with the Niners on Sept. 16 to replace Jeff Chandler. Pochman missed seven field goal attempts in his last four games.

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His struggles were magnified in Sunday's 16-13 loss to Arizona, when he missed his only two field goal tries, including a potential go-ahead 35-yard attempt with 2:25 remaining in the fourth quarter, then sent the kickoff in overtime out of bounds to help set up the Cardinals' winning score.

Pochman made just 8-of-15 field goal attempts.

Todd Peterson, who played for Coach Dennis Erickson at Seattle, was signed to replace Pochman. During his time with the Seahawks from 1995-99, he connected on 126-of-154 field goals.

Peterson spent last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, going 12-of-21 on field goals. He also has played for Arizona and Kansas City in his career, and made 182-of-234 field goal attempts.

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