Helter Skelter » Richard Sherman has been cleared to practice for th

e San Francisco 49ers at the start of training camp.Sherman joined San Francisco after getting released by rival Seattle following season-ending surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. He was unable to participate in the offseason program but pronounced himself 100 percent when he reported to camp Wednesday and will take part in the team's first practice Thursday.Sherman earned a $2 million bonus for passing his physical under a contract he negotiated himself following the injury that ended his season last November. Sherman consulted with former Lakers great Kobe Bryant on what it takes to come back from that kind of injury and always believed he would be ready for the start of camp."It was a grind White Marlon Humphrey Jersey ," he said. "But I think it was more like one of those things that you can look at optimistically or pessimistically. You can look at it as, 'Woe is me, why did this happen to me? Why do I have to go through this?' Or you could look at it as, 'I needed another great challenge and I needed another mountain to climb.' That's how I treated it."Coach Kyle Shanahan said the initial plan for Sherman will be to practice the first two days, take a day off Saturday and then return to the field Sunday. The 49ers will take Monday off and the team will see how Sherman has responded to figure out what's next."We trust what he thinks and how he works," Shanahan said. "A lot of it is up to Richard. If he's being too aggressive, it's our job to pull him back. It's a matter of time when he gets back and we want to be smart with that."Six players will open camp on injured lists, although most are expected back relatively soon. Guard Jonathan Cooper (knee), receiver Trent Taylor (back) and linebacker Dekoda Watson (calf) are on the physically unable to perform list.Linebacker Malcolm Smith had a lower leg injury while working out on his own recently and will begin camp on the non-football injury list, along with rookies Marcell Harris and Kentavius Street, who were hurt when they were drafted.But having a healthy Sherman to start camp is a big boost for a team full of optimism after winning the final five games last season under quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to finish 6-10.The midseason acquisition of Garoppolo from New England turned around a struggling franchise that had lost 24 of 27 games before he took over as starter late last season."I don't think anybody is thinking about last year Marlon Humphrey Jersey 2019 ," Sherman said. "It was a 6-10 team that didn't make the playoffs. The few positives that come from last year, you can appreciate them, but it's still a 6-10 team that was picking in the top 10 in the draft. There's not a lot to celebrate. That's the way to approach it. Guys are hungry, they're excited to go out there and prove this is a great team that can win ballgames."Sherman talking up the 49ers is an odd change following his years tormenting the franchise when he played for Seattle. He made the deflection that led to an NFC title-clinching interception in January 2014 before trash-talking Michael Crabtree and then memorably celebrated a Thanksgiving night win over the 49ers the following season by eating a turkey leg at midfield at Levi's Stadium.Now he's mentoring young cornerbacks such as Ahkello Witherspoon, trading tips with Garoppolo, and quickly turning into a locker room leader."He's been pretty much the exact opposite of what I thought," veteran left tackle Joe Staley said. "I thought he was going to be annoying like he was annoying to me when he was in a Seahawks uniform but he's been nothing but great."The 49ers are also hoping Sherman can get back close to his level of play during his prime in Seattle when he was perhaps the game's top shutdown cornerback. He was a first-team All-Pro for three straight seasons starting in 2012, leading the league with eight interceptions in 2013.Sherman still was one of the better cornerbacks the past three seasons, ranking second in the NFL by allowing just 49.2 percent of passes against him to be caught, according to Pro Football Focus.He said he feels re-energized after the injury."I'm not saying you get complacent, but you get bored Stitched Tavon Young Jersey ," he said. "It's a routine. You go out there and play 16 games, play at a high level and do your best and you enjoy it, but sometimes when you throw a wrench in the plans kind of helps you. It wakes you up. It reignites the fire. It takes you back to where you need to be."NOTES: Second-round WR Dante Pettis signed his rookie deal late Wednesday afternoon. ... The 49ers signed OL JP Flynn to a two-year deal and DLs Will Sutton and Cedric Thornton to one-year contracts. DB Don Jones, OL Jamar McGloster and DL Blaine Woodson were waived to make room on the roster. Vote for your favorite moment from the Ravens Week 17 victory!"WhitePodcast Film Review 2019 NFL Draft Fanposts Fanshots Ravens StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Ravens ReportYahoo Ravens Depth ChartYahoo Ravens TransactionsYahoo Ravens PhotosAbout Odds Community Guidelines StubHub 鉁昍avens vs. Browns: Play of the Week New,7commentsVote for your favorite moment from the Ravens Week 17 victory! ESTShareTweetShareShareRavens vs. Browns: Play of the Week Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY SportsIn a high-stakes, must-win affair against the surging Cleveland Browns on Sunday, the Ravens hung on in dramatic fashion to earn a victory and win the AFC North. It wasn’t pretty nor perfect, but neither of those qualities have been key to the Ravens success. Baltimore jumped out to an early 20-7 lead and appeared to be on the way to a blowout victory, but a Lamar Jackson fumble at the goal line before halftime shifted momentum and the Browns slowly creeped back into the game. Ultimately, a C.J. Mosley interception with just over a minute remaining saved the day and the Ravens survived a potential heartbreaker, which shaped up to be awfully similar to last year’s debacle against the Bengals in Week 17. Lamar Jackson Youth Tavon Young Jersey , Kenneth Dixon, and Gus Edwards led a monstorous rushing attack that totaled 296 yards, and the defense came up with several big plays. Check out all the top highlights below and vote for your favorite! Jimmy Smith first-quarter interception: There’s no better way to set the tone defensively than forcing a turnover on the opposing team’s opening drive, and that’s exactly what the Ravens did. After winning the coin toss and choosing to defer to Cleveland, Jimmy Smith gained position on Antonio Callaway and jumped his route as Baker Mayfield was pressured in the pocket. Smith picked off the pass for his first interception of the season and sparked a 9-play Baltimore drive that led to a field goal.Lamar Jackson 25-yard rushing touchdown: “Action Jackson” was on full display against Cleveland, and no play was more indicative of his dual-threat ability than the 25-yard rushing touchdown he scored with just under five minutes remaining in the first quarter. On a 3rd & 4, looking to regain the lead after a quick Browns scoring drive, Jackson took off up the middle and outraced several defenders. It was a dynamic play to put the Ravens up 10-7 and ultimately was the first of two rushing scores for Jackson on the day. Jimmy Smith second-quarter interception: Oh, you thought Jimmy was going to stop at one? You thought wrong. With the Browns driving and aiming to convert on a 3rd & long, Tavon Young deflected a Mayfield pass intended for Rashard Higgins and Smith was in the right place at the right time. In what was actually an acrobatic play, Smith dove for the ball and managed to coral it as he hit the ground for his second interception of the game. Sunday was the first two-interception game of Smith’s career. Hayden Hurst 32-yard reception: The Ravens other first-round draft pick Stitched Brandon Carr Jersey , Hayden Hurst, has had a quiet rookie season since returning from injury earlier in the year. However, his production and role in the offense have slowly been increasing in recent weeks and on Sunday, he made the biggest play of his young career. Backed up in their own territory, the Ravens desperately needed a scoring drive to counter a Browns comeback attempt. Jackson found Hurst over the middle for 32 yards, most of which came after Hurst broke the first tackle. Hurst’s extra effort brought Baltimore to midfield in a crucial moment. Mark Andrews 13-yard reception: Speaking of rookie tight ends, how about Mark Andrews? The third-round pick continues to make plays in the Ravens passing game and act as Jackson’s go-to option. His 13-yard reception may not seem like a big moment on the surface, but in the context of the game, it was incredibly important. On 2nd & 9, Jackson dropped back and immediately faced pressure from several Cleveland defenders. Lamar was nearly sacked for a big loss, which would have knocked the Ravens out of field goal range. However Youth Brandon Carr Jersey , he somehow managed to scramble out and deliver an accurate strike on the run to Andrews for a big conversion. C.J. Mosley fourth-quarter interception: Mosley has had somewhat of an up and down season, despite earning another Pro Bowl nod. However, he made of the play of the season on Sunday and saved the Ravens playoff hopes. In a scenario that drew all too many similarities to last year’s collapse against the Bengals, Mosley intercepted Mayfield with 1:03 remaining in the game, ensuring a different result this time around. Had Mosley not made the play, the Browns could have potentially converted a 4th & 10 and moved into field goal range and all but spelled the end of the Ravens season. It was a game-sealing, season-saving play, there’s no doubt about it.