Century Links 3/11: Sherman Heads to SF

Free agent CB Richard Sherman agrees to deal with San Francisco 49ers
Four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Richard Sherman, released Friday by the Seahawks, has agreed to a three-year deal with the 49ers that he says is worth up to $39.15 million.

Seattle Seahawks to release DeShawn Shead, keep word to cornerback
The Seahawks are keeping their word to DeShawn Shead that he would be an unrestricted free agent and plan to release the cornerback Monday as his contract would have rolled over to 2018 because he spent most of the season on the PUP list.

Dallas Cowboys: Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott tried to bring CB Richard Sherman to Dallas, but he just signed with the 49ers | SportsDay
The bidding war is already underway for recently released cornerback Richard Sherman. The three-time first team All-Pro played his first seven NFL...

The Seahawks release of Richard Sherman isn't completely awful news
Richard Sherman was released today by the Seahawks. That is hardly the best news ever, but it isn't 100 percent bad, either.

Richard Sherman on to 49ers after his release from the Seahawks - The Washington Post
A day after he was cut by Seattle, the four-time Pro Bowl cornerback and former Stanford star joins its division rival

Ex-Seattle Seahawk Richard Sherman agrees to deal with rival San Francisco 49ers | The News Tribune
The three-time All-Pro will get $5 million guaranteed and up to $39 million if he plays all three years of his new contract. The Seahawks released him Friday after telling their former cornerstone coming off two surgeries they were not going to pay him his scheduled $11 million in 2018.

Seahawks will move on from DeShawn Shead – ProFootballTalk
Another day, another Seahawks is player out the door. Curtis Crabtree of KJR and PFT reports that cornerback DeShawn Shead will be released on Monday. Shead's contract tolled for 2018, but the Seahawks aren't interested in keeping him around. Shead would have made $1.

Seattle Seahawks to release DeShawn Shead, keep word to cornerback
The Seahawks are keeping their word to DeShawn Shead that he would be an unrestricted free agent and plan to release the cornerback Monday as his contract would have rolled over to 2018 because he spent most of the season on the PUP list.

Leighton Vander Esch is really good | Seahawks Draft Blog
Open a mock draft over the next few days and you'll very likely see the Seahawks paired with a defensive player at #18. Most mocks don't include

Joe Thomas excited about trades, but retirement decision still up in the air – ProFootballTalk
Browns tackle Joe Thomas had his brother's wedding on Saturday, but took some time out from preparing for the event to tape an episode of his podcast with former Browns wideout Andrew Hawkins.

Jarvis Landry: 'No regrets' over time with Dolphins - NFL.com
Not much can beat Jarvis Landry's initial public reaction to the Miami Dolphins agreeing to trade him to the Cleveland Browns, but he offered a more composed take on his new NFL home a few hours later.

Free agency roundup: Giants release punter Brad Wing - NFL.com
The New York Giants are letting Brad Wing fly into free agency. The veteran punter was cut by the Giants on Saturday following an inconsistent 2017 campaign.

Pass rusher Kerry Hyder re-signs with Detroit Lions - NFL.com
One of the stalwarts of the Detroit Lions' defense will be staying with the team in 2018. Defensive end Kerry Hyder, who's 2017 season was wiped out by a torn Achilles, has re-signed with the team.

Aqib Talib excited to join Marcus Peters, L.A. Rams - NFL.com
Once trades become official Wednesday, Aqib Talib will be off to the West Coast to begin a new chapter in his career with the Los Angeles Rams. It shouldn't surprise anyone that Talib is excited for what's next.

Richard Sherman joining 49ers on 3-year, $39M deal - NFL.com
Richard Sherman's free-agency tour began with San Francisco, and it won't extend beyond the Bay. The veteran corner has agreed to a three-year deal with the 49ers worth $39 million, Ian Rapoport reported.