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Free agent cornerback Jason Verrett is visiting the 49ers, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The former first-round pick of the Chargers has played in just five games in the last three years due to injury, and he missed the entire 2018 campaign after suffering a torn Achilles during a conditioning test last July. Because of his health concerns, San Francisco is making a physical part of Verrett’s visit. The Niners are the first team with public interest in Verrett, but Rapoport says that multiple clubs are interested, so they could have some competition. Verrett was a Pro Bowler in 2015 and looked primed to establish himself as one of the best young corners in the league, but his career has been sidetracked in a big way. However, he reportedly looked like his old self in minicamp last year before the Achilles injury, and if he can make good on a one-year prove-it deal, he may be able to really cash in next offseason. The 49ers have made major upgrades to their defense this week, signing Kwon Alexander and trading
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