article_snippet: After 11 years with the Arizona Cardinals, veteran defensive end Dockett will remain in the NFC West after signing a two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers.
article_snippet: Coming off an ACL tear which ruled Dockett out for the entire 2014 season, the exuberant 33-year-old has vowed to become the Comeback Player of the Year.
article_snippet: a two-year, $7.5m deal, will see  $4m paid in the first season and $2m guaranteed, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
article_snippet: Dockett missed the entire 2014 season after suffering an ACL injury in training camp .
article_snippet: Dockett leaves the Arizona Cardinals after posting 459 tackles, 40.5 sacks, 12 fumble recoveries, seven forced fumbles and four interceptions.
article_snippet: Dockett joins new head coach Jim Tomsula and a 49ers defense which could be without 15-year veteran Justin Smith, who is considering retirement.
highlights_snippet: Docket signed a two-year, $7.5m deal with the Cardinals' NFC West rivals .
  
highlights_snippet: Dockett missed all of the 2014 season after tearing Dockett ACL during training camp in August .
  
highlights_snippet: Before that, Dockett missed two games in 10 seasons .