SANTA CLARA — As safety Eric Reid reboots his career with the Carolina Panthers, the 49ers defense marches on without him, while also applauding him.
“I’m happy for him to get a chance on a good Carolina team,” cornerback Richard Sherman said. “He’s a good player and always has been.”
Added linebacker Reuben Foster: “It’s about time they did that. I’m happy. Thank y’all (Panthers) for doing that.”
Reid’s 6 1/2-month wait in free agency didn’t end before the 49ers (1-2) made another run at him, prompted by injuries to starting safeties Jaquiski Tartt (shoulder) and Adrian Colbert (hip).