Assuming Ward does sign elsewhere, the 49ers will certainly wish him well in a personal capacity. But he's also a very good football player, and if he signs with a conference riva

Charvarius Ward's time with the San Francisco 49ers is likely done, but another star cornerback could be on his way to the Bay Area instead.

The San Francisco 49ers have met with several cornerback prospects this week at the NFL Scouting Combine, including first-round talent Will Johnson of Michigan.

The 49ers believe they’ve struck gold for the second time with the return of defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. General manager John Lynch lauded the ex-Jets coach on Wednesday during the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis,