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Per the NFL transaction wire, the 49ers signed DB Terrance Mitchell and DE Sam Okuayinonu to the practice squad. To make room, San Francisco placed DB Tayler Hawkins and DB Jason Verrett on the practice squad injured list. Verrett, 31, was taken with the No.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / January 9, 2024

49ers could replace Jason Verrett with another former Charger

The San Francisco 49ers had hoped Jason Verrett would give them crucial insurance at slot corner in the postseason, only to see his season ended by yet another injury for the perennially unlucky defensive back.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 6, 2024

It Might be Time for 49ers CB Jason Verrett to Call it a Career

Veteran cornerback Jason Verrett tore his rotator cuff during practice on Thursday. The injury will require him to have surgery, which means his 2023 season is over.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 6, 2024

49ers cornerback to undergo season-ending surgery for eighth time in career

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 30, 2023

49ers' new-look secondary: Kyle Shanahan discusses newcomers Jason Verrett and Logan Ryan

The San Francisco 49ers will have at least one new face in their starting secondary when they face the Washington Commanders on Sunday. The 49ers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent weeks and will be without one of their starting safeties.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 29, 2023

49ers Could be Trying to Force Jason Verrett Into the Starting Lineup

Jason Verrett saw his first bit of action for the 49ers on the field since Week 1 of 2021. It was an odd thing to see him being thrown in against the Ravens at such a critical point of the game.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 26, 2023

Why the 49ers Played Jason Verrett so Suddenly Against the Ravens

Jason Verrett returned to the field for the San Francisco 49ers for the first time since 2021 against the Baltimore Ravens. While it is a nice little story to see him back, the decision to roll him out in the middle of the game was extremely questionable.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / December 25, 2023

49ers' Jason Verrett ends his agonizing wait in biggest game of the year

It's bee a long wait for Jason Verrett, but the San Francisco 49ers cornerback will end it in primetime on Christmas Day. Verrett, who was signed back

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / December 25, 2023

Jason Verrett was activated from the practice squad

Defensive tackle T.Y. McGill was also elevated to the active roster The San Francisco 49ers announced a pair of roster moves ahead of Monday night’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / December 15, 2023

Jason Verrett's return to the 49ers is already off to strong start

For as much as Jason Verrett returning to the San Francisco 49ers as a part of their practice squad is a heartwarming story, doubts about his ability to have an impact should he get on the field would be understandable.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 13, 2023

49ers welcome back 'big brother' Jason Verrett

When Jason Verrett worked out for the San Francisco 49ers in September, about seven of his former teammates gathered near the practice field to watch the veteran cornerback.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / December 12, 2023

49ers add pro bowl CB to practice squad

The 49ers announced that they’ve added the veteran cornerback to their practice squad.

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49ers Re-Signing CB Jason Verrett To Practice Squad

Jordan Schultz reports that the 49ers are re-signing CB Jason Verrett to their practice squad. Verrett, 31, was taken with the No. 25 overall pick back in 2014 by the Chargers.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 18, 2023

49ers could reunite with injury-prone former first-rounder

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San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 13, 2021

49ers' Mostert out eight weeks, Verrett done for season

49ers RB Raheem Mostert out eight weeks, CB Jason Verrett done for season

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San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 12, 2021

49ers believe CB Jason Verrett tore his ACL against Lions

Verrett went down in the fourth quarter with a non-contact injury and immediately reached for his right knee. He was carted off the field and did not return.

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