Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above.
San Francisco 49ers safety Jimmie Ward recently asked his teammate, cornerback Jason Verrett, whether he'll return to the team in 2021. The two appeared on Instagram Live, and the exchange was shared by our friends over at @TheSFNiners (h/t to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports).
"You coming back?" Ward asked Verrett while laughing.
That's when Ward campaigned for the 49ers' general manager to make sure Verrett is taken care of financially and re-signed.
"I'm pretty sure word is going to get out to John Lynch and [head coach Kyle Shanahan]," Ward continued while adding that he knows Verrett is interested in returning.
Many questioned Verrett's re-signing last offseason, but the oft-injured cornerback stayed healthy all year and was a pleasant surprise. He appeared in 13 games last season, compiling 60 tackles, two tackles for a loss, two interceptions, and seven passes defensed.
Verrett is one of several 49ers defensive backs who were playing on the final year of their contracts. Richard Sherman, Jaquiski Tartt, K'Waun Williams, and Ahkello Witherspoon are just some of the names scheduled to become free agents at the start of the new league year. The salary cap-strapped Niners will have some difficult decisions to make this offseason.
Comments
More San Francisco 49ers News
49ers injury updates: Purdy dealing with shoulder soreness; Bosa to be evaluated; Ward returns
By David Bonilla
Nov 18
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters during a Monday conference call, providing key injury updates the day after the team's 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Brock Purdy
Quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with right shoulder soreness after taking...
John Lynch: 49ers thrilled about Dre Greenlaw's return
By David Bonilla
10 hrs
The San Francisco 49ers plan to open linebacker Dre Greenlaw's practice window this week, paving the way for his highly anticipated return to the field. Greenlaw is slated to join his teammates at practice on Wednesday, providing a significant boost to the defense, even if his...
49ers vs. Seahawks injury updates: Bosa questionable to return; Bethune, Cowing ruled out
By David Bonilla
Nov 17
The San Francisco 49ers are hosting the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Bay Area team entered the matchup shorthanded on offense, missing All-Pro tight end George Kittle due to a hamstring injury.
On defense, the 49ers were also without key...
Insider can envision 49ers targeting this defensive coach in the offseason
By David Bonilla
3 hrs
Despite the defense's struggles, the San Francisco 49ers have publicly supported defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen throughout the season. However, those endorsements only carry so much weight. The 49ers took a similar stance last season with Steve Wilks, whose time in Santa...
