Richard Sherman reportedly is moving closer to finding a new home.
The Seattle Seahawks released the veteran cornerback Friday, meaning Sherman can begin meeting with other teams immediately and sign a new contract as early as March 14. And while multiple reports have linked Sherman to the New England Patriots, there’s a “real chance” the 29-year-old stays in the NFC West, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday, citing sources.
Sherman reportedly will visit the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, in what will be the first — and potential last stop — on his search for a new home.
So San Francisco is first up on former Seahawks’ CB Richard Sherman’s visit list – and there’s a real chance it’s his last visit, too.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2018
Richard Sherman could be seeing Seattle twice a year:
Sherman is scheduled to meet today with 49ers’ officials, sources tell ESPN. 49ers want to make sure Sherman healing from injuries, and if both sides pleased with meeting, they will try to get contract done, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2018
First Jimmy Garoppolo, now Sherman — the Niners are starting to be a real thorn in Patriots fans’ sides.
Many have assumed the Pats’ interest in Sherman is a no-brainer. But if a report from ESPN’s Josina Anderson is to be believed, New England might not even kick the tires on the four-time All-Pro.
I spoke to Richard Sherman last night, he told me after being informed of his release by the #Seattle Seahawks, he has received preliminary interest from the #49ers, #Titans, #Lions, #Raiders, #Texans, #Bucs and #Packers. https://t.co/QtAB9T3sOt
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 10, 2018
At the end of the day, while Sherman certainly would be great addition to the Pats, the team might elect to enter the 2018 Season with a cornerback depth chart headlined by Stephon Gilmore, Eric Rowe and Jonathan Jones. (And don’t forget the oft-maligned Cyrus Jones, who should enter training camp as motivated as anyone after missing all of last season with a torn ACL.)
Still, the Patriots would be well-served to explore the possibility of bringing Sherman into the fold.
