Richard Sherman criticizes San Francisco 49ers interior offensive line roster moves
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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Former cornerback Richard Sherman recently questioned the San Francisco 49ers' personnel decisions regarding the team's interior offensive line. The organization entered the final stages of the offseason without a cemented starter at left guard, leading to a late trade for Houston Texans offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson. Sherman characterized the lack of significant investment in the position as a failure to address an obvious weakness before facing difficult defensive fronts within the division. Throughout the Kyle Shanahan era, the team has rarely prioritized the offensive line with high-round draft selections, relying instead on later-round picks and minor free-agent additions. With the regular season approaching, the team continues to shuffle personnel to address the interior gap. The 49ers recently utilized competition during training camp involving players like Connor Colby and Carver Willis, though results remain inconsistent.
- •Richard Sherman criticized the team for waiting until the end of the offseason to address interior offensive line concerns.
- •The 49ers acquired offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson from the Houston Texans via trade.
- •The coaching staff has not yet determined the permanent starter at the left guard position.
- •The organization has drafted only two offensive linemen in the first two rounds over the last 10 years.
- •Injuries and inconsistent performance hampered the internal competition during the team's training camp.
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"The Niners have one key hole on the offensive line.
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