Days before the team expected him to take the field against the Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers cornerback tore his achilles during practice, thereby ending his season, the team revealed Thursday.
Verrett, who began practicing with the team this week and was expected to speak to the press Thursday, tore his Achilles the day before at practice. He was expected to play cornerback along with Charvarius"Mooney" Ward against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday night.
"I thought [Verrett] was real close, we considered him last week or two weeks ago. I know he was here for a lot of the time when we were away. I know he did some stuff down on his own, where he goes and so I expect him to be further along this week. I'll see him out there in about an hour, but hopefully he's closer," Shanahan said Wednesday.
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