Throughout the last few months, All-Pro San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman has progressed in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon suffered last November.
Sherman has taken some major strides forward over the last several weeks, finally getting to the point where he was able to return to the practice field as a full participant.
This is a significant stride forward for Sherman given that he has been able to move around the field without any limitations. In the video, he is seen taking part in drills where he had to move laterally in each direction, which he did with ease. This is something he was unable to do earlier this offseason in the team's workouts.
The 30-year-old appears to be on pace to play in the season opener that is now just over two months away. Training camp will be a huge determining factor if he will indeed be active for Week 1 as he wears pads for the first time since the injury. There is nothing to suggest he can't get to that point this summer ahead of his first campaign with San Francisco.
Sherman inked an incentive-laden three-year, $39 million deal that was built on the notion that he will be on the field this upcoming season and be able to perform at an elite level. This move indicates that he has plenty of confidence in his recovery and ability to get back to being the superstar player he was prior to this significant injury.
Sherman is widely regarded as one of the top cornerbacks in the league through his first seven seasons, earning four Pro Bowl selections, three First-Team All-Pro nods, and a Second-Team All-Pro selection.
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