The Facts: The 49ers announced Tuesday that Norris has been signed as a free agent. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Diehards Line:Norris is entering his sixth NFL season after spending one season with New Orleans in 2001 and the last four seasons with the Texans. Last season in Houston, Norris played in all 16 games with five starts and had one reception for four yards and 12 special teams tackles.