Richard Sherman is hosting several top cornerbacks in the Bay Area this week, as they work to refine their coverage skills in advance of training camp. The session features footwork coach Richard Whitfield, multiple Pro Bowlers, and 49ers second-year cornerback Akhello Witherspoon. Witherspoon assumed a starting role last season, and will look to build on an encouraging end to the year. Offseason observers have frequently remarked that Witherspoon looks miles ahead of where he was last offseason, in terms of both technique and confidence. The work alongside elite NFL corners should only accelerate his progress.
The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Indianapolis Colts 36-19 on Sunday, further dimming Indy's playoff hopes. A significant setback compounded the loss—quarterback Daniel Jones is out for the season after suffering a torn Achilles during the Week 14 defeat.
Jones had...
49ers great Roger Craig named 2026 Hall of Fame finalist
By David Bonilla
Dec 3
San Francisco 49ers legend Roger Craig took a significant step toward football immortality on Wednesday. The former NFL running back was named one of five finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, joining senior finalists Ken Anderson and L.C. Greenwood, coach...
49ers' Shanahan still hopes Aiyuk returns this season—but isn't counting on it
By David Bonilla
Dec 2
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch didn't sound particularly optimistic Tuesday morning when discussing wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's chances of returning this season. Appearing on Bay Area radio station KNBR, Lynch emphasized that while he remains hopeful, he can't...
49ers' Brock Purdy may have a request for Mac Jones, explains sideline arm brace
By David Bonilla
Dec 2
Last year, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy surprised his offensive linemen with Toyota vehicles—an extravagant gesture considering he had not yet signed his lucrative contract extension. Of course, Purdy was an endorsement partner for Toyota at the time, meaning...
