With the possibility that the San Francisco 49ers might lose starting cornerback Charvarius Ward in free agency, one NFL analyst believes the Niners should go after a veteran cornerback from the Pittsburgh Steelers who is set to hit free agency.
Charvarius Ward didn't rule out a return to the 49ers, but says he's suffering from PTSD following the death of his 1-year-old daughter — and some of it is location-based.
Ward was a Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro in 2023, leading the NFL in passes defended (23) and recording five interceptions for a 49ers team that went to the Super Bowl. He missed three games this season after his daughter’s death and told The Athletic in December that football was not the preeminent force in his life.
Defensive back Charvarius ... Ward. Bryce Lazenby got his start in sports media covering the Tennessee Titans for FanSided. After that stop, Lazenby spent time with AtoZ Sports, Saturday Down ...