Ahkello Witherspoon retires from NFL after nine seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:37 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Ahkello Witherspoon, a former cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers, has been placed on the reserve/retired list by the Washington Commanders. Witherspoon was drafted in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft and played four seasons with the 49ers. He had a career total of 117 tackles and four interceptions over nine seasons, playing for teams including the Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Los Angeles Rams. His retirement comes after a season marred by injuries, including significant issues with his scapula in 2025.
- •Witherspoon spent four seasons with the 49ers.
- •Drafted in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft.
- •He recorded 117 tackles and four interceptions.
- •Retirement follows a challenging 2025 season due to injuries.
- •Placed on the reserve/retired list by the Commanders.
- 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — Former 49ers 3rd-round pick retires from NFL after nine seasons
"A former San Francisco 49ers cornerback, who spent four seasons with the team, is retiring from the league after nine professional seasons.
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