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Former 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon has retired after a nine-year NFL career, ending his time with the Washington Commanders who placed him on the reserve/retired list; he played 47 games with San Francisco and later spent time with the Seahawks, Steelers and Rams, missing most of 2025 due to a scapula injury.
The Washington Commanders placed cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon on the reserve/retired list to clear space for veteran corner Fabian Moreau, who signed with Washington. Witherspoon, a 2017 third-round pick, appeared in 96 career games across 49ers, Rams and Steelers before this move.
Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf explained that he was blocking when he gave a hard shove to Los Angeles Rams defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon during a game. Witherspoon was not expecting the block and ended up on the ground, leading to a taunting penalty for Metcalf. The incident sparked controversy and may result in a fine for Metcalf.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, who could be a valuable addition to the Dallas Cowboys' secondary depth. Witherspoon brings ideal size and has shown promise in previous seasons, despite a down year in 2022. The Cowboys already have four starting-caliber cornerbacks, but adding more depth could never hurt. Witherspoon's cost-effectiveness and potential make him a worthwhile pickup for any team in need of cornerback help.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, who was set to have a $5.48 million cap hit in 2023. Witherspoon missed 21 of a possible 34 regular season games since joining the Steelers in 2021 due to knee and hamstring issues. The move will save Pittsburgh $4 million against the salary cap. The Steelers have made significant changes to their secondary this offseason, including signing Patrick Peterson and drafting Joey Porter Jr.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, saving $4 million in salary-cap space. Witherspoon played in 13 games for the Steelers over the past two seasons but suffered a hamstring injury during a loss at the Cleveland Browns in 2022. The Steelers drafted two cornerbacks last month and re-signed veteran reserve James Pierre, all of whom play outside cornerback, a position Witherspoon mans. Witherspoon's release leaves $1.48 million in "dead money" under the Steelers salary cap.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, who played two seasons with the team after being acquired via trade from the Seattle Seahawks. Witherspoon's release is likely due to the Steelers' salary cap constraints and abundance of cornerbacks on the roster. The move will save the team $4 million in cap space. Witherspoon had four interceptions, 11 passes defensed, and 35 tackles during his time with the Steelers. The team selected two cornerbacks in the 2023 NFL draft and had 10 cornerbacks under contract coming out of rookie minicamp.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have informed veteran cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon that he will be released, clearing $4 million in cap space for the 2023 season. Witherspoon spent four seasons with the 49ers and was traded to the Steelers before the start of the 2021 season. Injuries have limited his playing time with the team to 13 games and seven starts over two years.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, who played in only four games last season due to poor performance and a hamstring injury. With the team loading up on cornerbacks in the offseason, Witherspoon became expendable. The move will save the team $4 million in salary. Witherspoon played in 13 total games for the Steelers, registering three interceptions and 11 pass breakups. The team's top outside cornerbacks now include Patrick Peterson, Joey Porter Jr., Cory Trice Jr., Levi Wallace, and James Pierre.