Richard Sherman has been in the NFL for exactly a decade now. He was a 5th round pick (154th overall) in 2011 by the Seattle Seahawks. But 10 years down the line, Sherman has firmly established himself as one of the best cornerbacks of the 21st century. A 5-time Pro Bowler, Sherman won the Super Bowl XLVIII title with the Hawks in 2014.
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Nov 29, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (25) hits Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (17) during a first quarter pass play at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
After a brief stint with the San Francisco 49ers, Sherman entered the 2021 NFL season as a free agent. Obviously, there was great interest in signing the experienced superstar. Ultimately, it was Tom Brady-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers that won the race for his signature.
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Richard Sherman pens short-term deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
We've signed CB Richard Sherman.#GoBucs
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 29, 2021
Veteran Richard Sherman broke the news of his move to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the latest episode of The Richard Sherman Podcast. He revealed that there multiple teams (San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Carolina Panthers) interested in signing him. But he chose the reigning Super Bowl champions.
“I went with the best offer I had, the best opportunity to go out there and put some great tape on, to lead another group. I feel comfortable and confident in my abilities to go out there and execute and help that team win.”
Speaking about new teammate and star quarterback Tom Brady, here’s what Sherman had to say.
“He’s the all-time great quarterback reaching out, and anytime he makes that call, it’s a very difficult opportunity to pass up,” Sherman said.
Fans react as Buccaneers snap up 5-time Pro Bowler
I'm just glad Richard Sherman gets to play with a good QB for the first time in his career.
— Mookie Oleksandr (@mookiealexander) September 29, 2021
Welcome to the Legion of BUCS.
— Stacy Albano – Fancy like a Whipped-up Oreo Shake (@StacyAlbano) September 29, 2021
I promise you that the #Seahawks spoke on multiple occasions with CB Richard Sherman. It does require both parties for a deal to happen!
— Matty F. Brown (@mattyfbrown) September 29, 2021
In 2017, the #Bucs went 5-11 and finished last in the NFC South. Imagine telling their fans that in just four years, they’d have won a Super Bowl AT HOME w/Brady, Gronk, Fournette, AB, Suh and JPP — only to sign Gio Bernard and Richard Sherman the year after. Absolutely epic‼️
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) September 29, 2021
Richard Sherman to Tampa?!!
They aren’t playing fair— OJ (@ojenabosi) September 29, 2021
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Richard Sherman has signed with Tampa Bay…he says the 49ers did show interest, but Tampa made a better offer, and Brady reached out to him…
— Jim Crandell (@JimCrandell) September 29, 2021
Sherman reportedly signed a one-year contract with the Bucs. He is set to make a total of $2.25 million (excluding bonuses) in this period. His deal also includes $500,000 in guarantees. Not a bad deal at all for a 33-year old veteran, we reckon.
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But will he live up to the hype surrounding his arrival in Florida? Guess we’ll find out in the coming weeks.
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