Here’s what Richard Sherman said he’s looking for in his next team
The Seahawks are reportedly releasing cornerback Richard Sherman Friday in a move that has seemingly been brewing since Wednesday.
After spending all seven seasons of his career in Seattle, Sherman is set to explore the free agent market. So what is he looking for in his next team? NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero asked the 29-year-old exactly that. Sherman shared three qualifications in his response: a great fit, a team with a great quarterback, and somewhere he will be comfortable.
Asked Richard Sherman what he’s looking for in his next team: “Looking for a great fit. A team that has a great QB. Looking for somewhere I will be comfortable.” Who fits that description? 🤔
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 9, 2018
According to Sports Illustrated‘s Albert Breer, Sherman’s release is intended to provide the Seahawks with greater financial flexibility ahead of free agency. But Sherman also told Breer that Seattle expressed interest in him returning to the team and “will be in contact.”
Seahawks CB @RSherman_25 tells me he’s been released: “They wanted the financial flexibility going into free agency but expressed that they wanted me to return and will be in contact.”
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 9, 2018
With the Patriots expected to lose cornerback Malcolm Butler this offseason, New England is rumored to be a potential landing for Sherman. The Los Angeles Chargers and Atlanta Falcons have also been noted as possible destinations for the four-time All-Pro selection.
Sherman underwent surgery on both his Achilles last season, playing in only nine games. He is still confident, however, in his defensive abilities.
The Super Bowl XLVIII champ shared an image of his statistics since 2011 via Twitter Friday, with the caption: “Cause ppl talking to me like I’m slowin’ down. Opinions over statistics, of course.”
“Cause ppl talking to me like I’m slowin’ down. Opinions over statistics, of course” pic.twitter.com/nonbj7rQDA
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) March 9, 2018
At the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll told reporters Sherman was having a “fantastic offseason.”
“He is not slowing down,” Carroll said during his press conference. “He’s working like crazy. He’s having a fantastic offseason. His mentality is good. He’s competing like crazy.”
