JASON VERRETT NEWS

Healthy Verrett one of few bright spots on 49ers defense

The San Francisco 49ers have been so decimated by injuries at cornerback that they have been forced to start a different duo outside in every game this season

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from hand injury Verrett (hand) was able to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Verrett's first-half return represents a major boon for a 49ers secondary that's without Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring), Richard Sherman (calf) and Emmanuel Moseley (concussion).

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts hand on SNF Verrett (hand) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Verrett has been playing a larger than expected role in San Francisco's injury-riddled cornerback corps, but the team will now need to dig even further into its depth. He's having a tough season on the injury front, having battled a hamstring injury earlier in the campaign.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Maiocco's Take: Feel Good Stories Jerick McKinnon, Jason Verrett Turned Starters vs. Eagles NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco previews the Week 4 primetime matchup against the Eagles with a reshuffled 49ers roster.

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • 49ERS.COM

Why Jason Verrett should start for SF 49ers after Week 3 The SF 49ers got a surprisingly impressive Week 3 outing from cornerback Jason Verrett, and he should start the rest of 2020 if he stays hea...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • NINERNOISE.COM

Set to start Sunday Verrett will start at cornerback versus the Giants with Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring) inactive, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Verrett has yet to play this season due to a hamstring injury, but he'll have an important role upon return to the lineup. The 49ers are down their top two cornerbacks with Richard Sherman (hamstring) on IR as well, so Verrett will look to slow down Darius Slayton and Golden Tate on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mullens to replace injured Garoppolo as 49ers starting QB

Nick Mullens will start at quarterback on Sunday for the San Francisco 49ers in place of the injured Jimmy Garoppolo but won’t have All-Pro tight end George Kittle as an option

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers All-Pro TE George Kittle feeling better by the day

The San Francisco 49ers finally have gotten some good news on the injury front

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banged-up 49ers prepare for Giants without Garoppolo

Jimmy Garoppolo missed practiced with a sprained ankle and is unlikely to return this week

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back at practice Verrett (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Verrett missed the first two games of the season due to a lingering hamstring injury, but he looks on track to return against the Giants on Sunday. The veteran cornerback will likely play a depth role in San Francisco's secondary.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs missing 3 injured starters on defense vs. Chargers

The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are without three starters on defense against the Los Angeles Chargers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will remain sidelined Verrett (hamstring) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Jets, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Verrett's absence will mark his second straight to kick off the season. He has been bothered by a lingering hamstring issue and will continue to take it slow in an attempt to avoid aggravating the issue further. His next chance to suit up will come in Week 3 against the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers rule out All-Pro TE George Kittle for game vs. Jets

The San Francisco 49ers will be without All-Pro tight end George Kittle this week because of a sprained left knee

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trent Williams announces return with crushing block

Trent Williams seemed to take out all the frustration from sitting out last season on Arizona’s Jordan Hicks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banged-up 49ers place CB Richard Sherman on IR

The San Francisco 49ers have placed star cornerback Richard Sherman on the injured reserve list and also could be without All-Pro tight end George Kittle this week

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brady has Evans active vs. Saints despite hurt hamstring

Tom Brady might have top target Mike Evans to throw to in his debut for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers place WR Deebo Samuel on IR

The San Francisco 49ers have placed starting receiver Deebo Samuel on injured reserve

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers hopeful to be able to play opener despite smoky skies

San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan remains hopeful the 49ers will be able to play their season opener against Arizona as scheduled despite poor air quality caused by wildfires in No...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers OL Trent Williams excited to return to action

Trent Williams has been envisioning this moment ever since he got freed from Washington and given a new football life in San Francisco

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unable to play against Arizona Verrett (hamstring) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Verrett has played just one game (14 total snaps) since 2017, and his 2020 debut is on hold. Although Verrett's role was in question, this means Ahkello Witherspoon and K'Waun Williams should both be locked into a consistent snap count Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers teammates back Garoppolo after Super Bowl loss

The last time Jimmy Garoppolo was seen on the football field he was missing Emmanuel Sanders on a deep pass for a potential go-ahead score in what turned out to be a painful fourth...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Warner returns for 49ers; Samuel, Aiyuk remain sidelined

The San Francisco 49ers got one key defensive player back to practice in advance of the season opener but are still waiting to know the status of two of their key receivers

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injures hamstring during practice Verrett strained his hamstring in practice Thursday, Grant Cohn of SI.com reports.

Impact It is reported to be a Grade 1 strain -- the lowest on the spectrum -- which hopefully means the veteran defensive back will not miss too much time. Verrett has battled through injuries the majority of his career, playing in just six of a possible 48 games over the last three seasons.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers activate James, place Austin on IR

The San Francisco 49ers got one receiver back healthy and lost another for the long term

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers GM John Lynch says Jason Verrett is hurt again, hedges interest in WR Sanu Cornerback Jason Verrett has another leg injury and could jeopardize his 49ers roster standing.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM