The move reunites Witherspoon with Commanders general manager Adam Peters, who previously worked with the 49ers when Witherspoon was in San Francisco. Spotrac projects the former third-round pick’s earnings at about $17.9 million in the NFL.
In Seattle news, the Seahawks announced a schedule milestone for the 2026-27 season, revealing that Seattle will host the NFL season opener at Lumen Field on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The kickoff is set for 5:20 p.m. PT, with NBC as the broadcast network. Opponent details are forthcoming, to be announced later in the spring.
The rarity of a Wednesday opener underscores the unique scheduling that year, as the Rams and 49ers will play an international game in Australia on September 10. Historically, only a handful of teams have opened seasons on Wednesdays, and Seattle will join a select group that has played on every day of the week.
Meanwhile, draft discussion remains active as the NFL draft approaches. A prominent projection suggests the Seahawks could target Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell with the No. 32 pick, highlighting Terrell’s disruptive final college season and potential to contribute in coverage alongside returning players.
