San Francisco 49ers re-sign cornerbacks Jason Verrett and Dontae Johnson

Nicholas McGee

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The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed a pair of cornerbacks, bringing back Jason Verrett and Dontae Johnson on one-year deals. 

A first-round pick by the San Diego Chargers in 2014, the 28-year-old Verrett earned a trip to the Pro Bowl in 2015, but injuries have limited him to just two games in the last three seasons. He signed with the 49ers on March 14, 2019 after sitting out all of the 2018 season due to a torn Achilles tendon. 

In his only appearance last season in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Verrett was beaten for a 39-yard touchdown pass before exiting the game with a knee injury and was subsequently placed on injured reserve. 

Johnson had signed with San Francisco on October 3 after being released by the Chargers and appeared in seven games for the 49ers, registering two tackles. 

The 28-year-old was drafted in the fourth round by the 49ers in 2014, and spent his first four seasons in San Francisco appearing in 63 games while making 22 starts before departing in 2018.

Nicholas McGee