SAN FRANCISCO, California - Linebacker Julian Peterson was designated the San Francisco 49ers' franchise player Tuesday for the second straight season. Peterson, a two-time Pro Bowl player and an All-Pro in 2003, will get a one-year contract offer worth about $7.29 million - a 20 percent raise over last year's salary. The move also gives the...

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