CB Chris Culliver signs with Redskins, leaving 49ers

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Free-agent cornerback Chris Culliver has joined the Washington Redskins, leaving the San Francisco 49ers after four years marked by off-field issues.

Culliver signed his contract Friday, the same day the Redskins found out linebacker Brian Orakpo had left the team to go to the Tennessee Titans.

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In his first two seasons, Culliver was usually used as San Francisco's third cornerback. He missed the 2013 season with a torn ACL in his left knee.

Last season, Culliver became a starter for the 49ers, and he had four interceptions.

He drew unwanted attention for anti-gay remarks made during Super Bowl media day in 2013, and for an arrest in March 2014 on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and reckless driving.

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