SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Once word spread Saturday night that the San Francisco 49ers had agreed to a three-year deal with cornerback Richard Sherman, it didn't take long for the world of social media to erupt with various reactions.
Sherman, of course, was a longtime nemesis of the Niners, particularly from 2011 to 2013, when both teams were at the peak of their game. But most of the 49ers from that era are gone, so it was no surprise to see a litany of San Francisco players and even the general manager tweeting a warm welcome to Sherman.
"I'm thankful to John [Lynch, 49ers GM] and Kyle [Shanahan, 49ers coach] for believing in me," Sherman told ESPN's Josina Anderson. "Some smaller details still getting ironed out, but #ShermInTheBay."
Here's a small sample:
GM John Lynch essentially confirmed the deal without saying it:
Hey #Faithful, Gonna be a fun weekend! pic.twitter.com/CAnU4GNikP
— John Lynch (@JohnLynch49ers) March 11, 2018
LB Eli Harold:
👀
— 7️⃣even (@EliHarold_) March 11, 2018
@RSherman_25 welcome to the squad !
— 7️⃣even (@EliHarold_) March 11, 2018
CB Ahkello Witherspoon, who is slated to line up opposite Sherman:
@RSherman_25 welcome big dawg!! Let's get this work https://t.co/Mly2JvWFfy
— Ahkello Witherspoon (@ahkello) March 11, 2018
WR Kendrick Bourne:
@RSherman_25 i ain't gone lie we a good fit 👀👀
— Kendrick Bourne Poly (@BournePoly11) March 10, 2018
FB Kyle Juszczyk:
I take back anything disrespectful I might have said to you in our games before @RSherman_25 🤣 Welcome to the squad!!
— Kyle Juszczyk (@JuiceCheck44) March 11, 2018
TE George Kittle:
👀
— George Kittle (@gkittle46) March 11, 2018
DB Dexter McCoil:
It's lit....We not playing....I can't wait to hit the field 💪🏾....
— Dexter McCoil (@26Int_Hit) March 11, 2018
