Sherman: 49ers' Safety Gap Hurts Title Hopes

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. Former All Pro Cornerback Richard Sherman has zeroed in on the San Francisco 49ers top off season need. He says safety stands out as the biggest weakness on the roster by far. The team desperately requires a veteran at that spot who can play solid football right away. Having saved these Malik Mustafa and G.I. Year Brown flashed some talent during the 2025 season, but their play was up and down, which hurt the defense in key games. Sherman admits they have potential, yet starting them without real competition feels too risky. Fans and analysts have echoed Sherman's take all along. The safety group lacked experience heading into last year, with just one player boasting more than two seasons in the league. That setup isn't enough for a squad chasing titles. Sherman called out the mischance to sign veteran Kevin Byard. The three time pro bowl safety went to the New England Patriots instead.

1:01Sherman believes a proven leader like that would have stabilized the back end perfectly. Meanwhile, the NFC West is stacked and unforgiving. The 49ers front office, under General Manager John Lynch, faces real pressure to fix this through the draft or a late free agent move, ignoring it could derail their 2026 hopes. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com