Cornerback Jason Verrett hopes to find his footing with 49ers

Jason Verrett signed a one-year, $3M deal with the 49ers this offseason, but the ex-Chargers cornerback says he contemplated retirement before landing in San Francisco, per SiriusXM NFL Radio (Twitter link).  Verrett, who says he was in a “dark place” while deciding on his NFL future, has only played in five games over the past three seasons. Various injuries — including a torn ACL and a ruptured Achilles — ended his campaigns.  The 49ers ranked 26th in defensive DVOA against No. 2 wideouts in 2018, so they can use all they help they can get opposite Richard Sherman. Verrett, 27, is an excellent corner when healthy and is expected to compete with Ahkello Witherspoon and Tarvarius Moore for the starting job. Here’s more from the NFL’s two West divisions: Fullback Nick Bellore‘s contract with the Seahawks is worth $2.23M over two years, tweets Brady Henderson of ESPN.com. Bellore will receive $600K guaranteed, including a $300K signing bonus and a $300K base salary guarantee for 2019. A linebacker who played p

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