National Football League (NFL) superstar cornerback Richard Sherman agrees to a three-year contract with San Francisco 49ers following his release from Seattle Seahawks.
ESPN reported that the free-agent cornerback told ESPN'S Josina Anderson on March 10 that the deal he had been previously reported to be in negotiation with the 49ers is worth up to $39.15 million. The 49ers met with Sherman on the same day, making sure that the cornerback is healing from his injuries — a torn Achilles in his right foot and a bone spur on his left. The signing of the three-year contract was done on March 11.
ESPN also reported that John Lynch, the general manager of the 49ers said that the team is looking forward to Sherman sharing his experience and passion for football. Moreover, Lynch said that they are looking forward to having a championship-caliber corner on the field for the team. Both Sherman and his new team expect that he will be able to join the training camp.
Sherman's decision was made not long after Seahawks officially announced that they have released Sherman on March 9. Sherman played for Seahawks for seven seasons. SB Nation reported that Seahawks has been losing its players due to a combination of age, salary and injury issues. SB Nation noted that as veteran Seahawks players such as Sherman age, they are proving to be more expensive for the team to afford. The sports news website said that Sherman's release will not be the last for the team's veteran players.
ESPN reported that after Sherman was released, he was contacted by Tennessee Titans, Detroit Lions, Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers and 49ers. He had chosen 49ers which means he will have to face his former team twice each regular season.
