With the possibility that the San Francisco 49ers might lose starting cornerback Charvarius Ward in free agency, one NFL analyst believes the Niners should go after a veteran cornerback from the Pittsburgh Steelers who is set to hit free agency.

Charvarius Ward didn't rule out a return to the 49ers, but says he's suffering from PTSD following the death of his 1-year-old daughter — and some of it is location-based.

Ward was a Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro in 2023, leading the NFL in passes defended (23) and recording five interceptions for a 49ers team that went to the Super Bowl. He missed three games this season after his daughter’s death and told The Athletic in December that football was not the preeminent force in his life.

Defensive back Charvarius ... Ward. Bryce Lazenby got his start in sports media covering the Tennessee Titans for FanSided. After that stop, Lazenby spent time with AtoZ Sports, Saturday Down ...

With Charvarius Ward looking for a fresh start, the former Pro Bowler has been linked to two San Francisco 49ers' rivals this offseason.

The Carolina Panthers’ defense has personnel upgrades waiting in the building, but more has to be done. Here’s a look at three offseason moves that could meaningfully improve the Panthers’ defense.

NFL draft order for teams not playing in the postseason is officially set. The postseason is just about to kick off. It's been a long,

Christian McCaffrey said Monday he's close to fully recovered from the knee injury that ended his season in snowy Buffalo.

They’ll have the 11th pick in subsequent rounds, too, and need help along both the offensive and defensive line, as well as cornerback if Charvarius Ward departs in free agency ... to their NFC West foes, the NFC South and the AFC South.

Also, they received news that Charvarius Ward will miss the game against the Lions because of the expected birth of his son. Ward got downgraded to out for “personal reasons,” according to ...

Kyle Shanahan

49ers CB Charvarius Ward went through one of the hardest moments of his life this season when his one-year-old daughter passed away due to heart issues. Ward admitted it might be tough for him to ...