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CJ McCollum may end up disappointed. The NBA player had campaigned for the Cleveland Browns to pursue San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman. McCollum is a Browns fan, and Sherman seemed open to the idea.
The fit seemed plausible. It would reunite Sherman with his former 49ers defensive backs coach, Joe Woods, now the Browns' defensive coordinator. It doesn't sound like the Browns have a significant interest in adding a soon-to-be 33-year-old cornerback, though.
Cleveland.com reporter Mary Kay Cabot reports that the Browns are not expected to "heavily pursue" Sherman. Of course, that wording does leave the possibility open.
"The Browns are counting on starting cornerback Greedy Williams to return from the nerve damage in his shoulder, and they'll likely try to re-sign his 2020 replacement Terrance Mitchell and slot corner Kevin Johnson,"
wrote Cabot. "In addition, they'll look to add other cornerbacks, either through the draft, free agency, a trade. In the case of the latter two, they'll likely look for a younger cornerback than Sherman, who will be 33 next month."
Sherman will likely seek a two-year deal with a contender or a team that could become one in the next couple of years. He recently told ESPN's Stephen A. Smith that he doesn't expect to play beyond the 2022 season.
"I only want to play two more (seasons),"
Sherman said. "I want to get on a competitive team. I think I still have a lot to give to the game. I think I still have a lot that I want to accomplish, and I think I can go out there and help a defense come together like it should, and reach their potential, reach the heights that the defenses that I've played on have reached.
"... After two years, I think I'm going to shut it down, regardless, because I'm sure I'll still get calls, I'm sure people will still want to see if I have interest. I think two more years and I'll be content where I'm at."
One option could be the Las Vegas Raiders. Head coach Jon Gruden recently ignored the risk of tampering allegations and pitched the idea to Sherman during a podcast interview.
"Richard Sherman, if you are a free agent, which there is a rumor you are, we are looking for an alpha presence in our secondary,"
Gruden told Sherman. "Somebody that could play this Hawk 3-press technique with the read step. If you're available and interested, maybe you and I can get together at some point off-air."
Sherman is a fan of Raiders defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. The two worked together in Seattle during the cornerback's first two seasons in the NFL.
"There's a conversation to be had, for sure," Sherman responded to Gruden.
Just when you thought the San Francisco 49ers and Tom Brady storylines had concluded, the future Hall of Fame quarterback drops another tidbit that sparks discussion. During an episode of "DeepCut with VicBlends," the host asked Brady what he would do if the NFL came calling once again.
VicBlends inquired if Brady would consider returning to the football field if a playoff-bound team like the 49ers needed him.
"I'm not opposed to it," Brady said, per Jordan Mendoza of USA Today. "I don't know if they're gonna let me if I become an owner an NFL team. I don't know, I'm always gonna be in good shape, always be able to
The San Francisco 49ers announced the signing of wide receiver Trent Taylor to a one-year deal, reuniting with the team's former fifth-round draft pick out of Louisiana Tech.
Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area was the first to report that the 49ers were discussing a potential reunion with Taylor. The receiver was part of head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch's first draft class in 2017 and spent his first four NFL seasons with the team.
The #49ers are talking with free-agent slot receiver/return man
The San Francisco 49ers are hosting several draft prospects this week as the deadline for pre-draft visits draws near. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the team will host former Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley on Wednesday.
Corley is expected to be a Day 2 pick. San Francisco owns two selections on Day 2—the No. 63 overall pick in the second round and the No. 94 overall pick in the third round. Currently, the receiver is visiting with the Seattle Seahawks.
Western Kentucky @WKUFootball receiver Malachi Worley
Ian Rapoport didn't offer much of an update on the ongoing contract negotiations between the San Francisco 49ers and their standout wide receiver, Brandon Aiyuk. However, the NFL insider emphasized one thing: The team is not entertaining trade discussions at this juncture.
Reacting to Aiyuk's decision to unfollow the 49ers on Instagram, Rapoport couldn't help but chuckle at the latest development. This practice has become commonplace among players who are unhappy with their contract situations. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel similarly took this action in 2022 before requesting to be traded just before the draft.
Things have yet to escalate that far with Aiyuk, but Rapoport sees his
