Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon is making his way back to the NFC West. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Witherspoon is set to sign with the Los Angeles Rams. Jourdan Rodrigue of the Athletic later reported the contract will be a one-year deal.
Witherspoon joined the NFL as a third-round pick of the 49ers in the 2017 draft. He had more downs than ups with San Francisco and left after his four-year rookie contract was up.
He signed with the Seahawks before the 2021 campaign, but was traded to Pittsburgh where he spent the last two years.
The Rams are undergoing an extreme overhaul that could put them in line to be the worst team in the division. Witherspoon brings some veteran stability for them, but it’s still hard to envision LA making a push for the NFC West crown.
Witherspoon in six seasons has played in 60 games with 40 starts. He’s posted 152 tackles, three tackles for loss, 35 pass breakups and eight interceptions.
If he winds up sticking with the Rams, the 49ers will see their old friend in Week 2 when they visit SoFi Stadium. He wouldn’t make his return to Levi’s Stadium until Week 18 when the 49ers host their division rival in the season finale.
