San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward says that the personal trauma he’s suffered in California will factor into whether he returns to the team in free agency this offseason.
Ward spoke with reporters in front of his locker on Monday about his impending free agency and whether he expects to come back to San Francisco next season. The conversation began with his salary expectations. Ward said he believes the Niners did not expect to afford him heading into this season, but added, “if they can afford me, there’s a chance I may come back.