What It Means:

Sherman was cut by the Seahawks two days ago as a cap casualty, but it didn't take him long to find a job down south of Seattle. The contract includes a $5 million signing bonus as well, so the Niners seem to have no worries about Sherman's Achilles. Sherman should slide right in to the starting lineup, and provide some nice play in the back half of San Francisco's defense.

Sherman recorded 35 tackles (25 solo) with 7 pass deflections and 2 interceptions in nine games last season.