Jerry Rice signed a one-day contract to retire with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, officially ending the receiver's matchless career back where it began.

Receiver Jerry Rice will retire as a member of the 49ers next week.

Seattle tight end Jerramy Stevens was expected to miss the next six weeks after injuring his surgically repaired left knee during practice.

Final details of a one-day contract are being worked out that will allow legendary receiver Jerry Rice to retire as a 49er.