Trent Sherfield
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Secondary, O-line key needs for 49ers this offseason

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 03:37 PM EST

Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (28) runs against San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner, left, defensive end Nick Bosa (97) and defensive back K'Waun Williams (24) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Houston Texans at San Francisco 49ers 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 04:39 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap (8) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) in the end zone for a safety to tie the game during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
49ers miss chance to separate in jumbled NFC playoff race

By Tim Booth Dec. 05, 2021 10:26 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf signs autographs for fans before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 03:33 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks for a receiver as Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris (95) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
San Francisco 49ers at Jacksonville Jaguars 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 01:23 PM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk scores a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. After being a no-show offensively early in the season, Aiyuk is coming off his best game of the year this past week at Chicago with four catches for 45 yards, a 21-yard punt return that set up a TD and a key downfield block on a 39-yard run by Elijah Mitchell that helped seal the game. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Aiyuk shows progress for 49ers after 'words' with coach

By Josh Dubow Nov. 04, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs put of the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Jalen Hurts, Eagles face tough challenge vs. 49ers

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 16, 2021 01:38 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff rolls out to pass against the San Francisco 49ers In the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
St. Francis (PA) at DEL 9/11/2021

Sep. 12, 2021 01:43 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is congratulated by Demetrius Harris (86) after Hopkins scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
The Latest: Mahomes rallies Chiefs to win over Browns

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

49ers hope better health, QB play leads to 2021 success

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 01:30 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (6-10) New faces: QB Trey Lance, C Alex Mack, DE Samson Ebukam, DE Arden Key, DT Maurice Hurst, WR Trent Sherfield, DL...

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) drops back to pass during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Teams mull decision when to start rookie QBs

By Josh Dubow Aug. 30, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Tevaughn Campbell, left, intercepts a pass next to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mohamed Sanu during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Lance throws 2 TDs passes as 49ers rally to beat Chargers

By Joe Reedy Aug. 22, 2021 11:02 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Sherfield, left, runs in front of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Mike Hughes (21) and safety Devon Key (24) to score on a pass from quarterback Trey Lance an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers hope deeper receiver corps helps boost passing game

By Josh Dubow Aug. 17, 2021 02:33 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Omari Cobb, right, reaches to San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance, middle, as defensive tackle Khalen Saunders approaches during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Lance throws long TD pass before 49ers lose to Chiefs 19-16

By Josh Dubow Aug. 14, 2021 11:49 PM EDT

With QB Murray in 3rd season, Cards under pressure to win

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:06 AM EDT
ARIZONA CARDINALS (8-8) CAMP SITE: Glendale, Arizona LAST YEAR: The Cardinals looked like one of the NFL's rising...

Cardinals pushing for playoffs, could use help in secondary

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:27 PM EDT
16. ARIZONA CARDINALS (8-8) LAST SEASON: The Cardinals raised expectations in coach Kliff Kingsbury's second season by getting off to a 5...

49ers sign free agent WR Trent Sherfield

Mar. 19, 2021 08:34 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent wide receiver Trent Sherfield to a one-year deal. The team...

Cardinals face tough choices on which veterans to keep

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:09 PM EST
ARIZONA CARDINALS (8-8) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Patrick Peterson, WR Larry Fitzgerald, RB Kenyan Drake, LB De'Vondre Campbell, OL J.R...

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Chris Streveler (15) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (54) during the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. The Cardinals recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Injured Murray disappointed after Cardinals' hopes dashed

By Joe Reedy Jan. 03, 2021 10:26 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals place kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) reacts with teammates after missing a field goal attempt near the end of the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Regression on offense, special teams hurting Cardinals

By David Brandt Nov. 30, 2020 04:55 PM EST