49ers give Brown 3-year extension

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San Francisco cornerback Tarell Brown has received a three-year contract extension that takes him through the 2013 season. Brown, a fifth-round draft pick in 2007 out of Texas, is a backup in the 49ers' secondary who competed for a starting job during training camp before injuring his toe and missing time. Brown received increased playing time last season at nickel back and also contributed 16 tackles on special teams.