49ers players ‘excited’ to have Jason Verrett back with team

SANTA CLARA — A familiar face roamed the halls at Levi's Stadium after the 49ers' 28-16 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Jason Verrett, who spent four seasons with the club from 2019-2022, was seen near the player entrance and in the locker room following the game. The Pro Bowl defensive back spent time talking to Deebo Samuel, Trent Williams and a few others before leaving the building. On Sunday, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco that Verrett is rejoining the 49ers as a member of their practice squad. "Man, perseverance is the word I think of when I think of JV," Williams told NBC Sports Bay Area. "He is so beloved in this locker room. I love him like a real brother. To have him here does so much for this locker room. "He is an amazing player, we know it. Somebody that everybody respects, and he gives you everything he has every day. He is such a good addition to this team." Verrett was a first-round draft pick in 2014 (No. 25 overall) by the San Diego Chargers but only appeared in 25 games through his four seasons with the club due to several severe injuries. The 49ers first signed the defensive back on a one-year prove-it deal in 2019 after he...