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{{about other people|the American football player|Richard Sherman|Richard Sherman (disambiguation){{!}}Richard Sherman}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Richard Sherman
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| current_team =
| position = [[Cornerback]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|3|30|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Compton, California]], U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lb = 195
| high_school = [[Manuel Dominguez High School|Manuel Dominguez]]<br>(Compton, California)
| college = [[Stanford Cardinal football|Stanford]] (2006–2010)
| draftyear = 2011
| draftround = 5
| draftpick = 154
| pastteams =
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2011|2017}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2018|2020}})
* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
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| highlights =
* [[Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XLVIII|XLVIII]])
* 3× First-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2012 All-Pro Team|2012]]–[[2014 All-Pro Team|2014]])
* 2× Second-team All-Pro ([[2015 All-Pro Team|2015]], [[2019 All-Pro Team|2019]])
* 5× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2014 Pro Bowl|2013]]–[[2017 Pro Bowl|2016]], [[2020 Pro Bowl|2019]])
* [[List of National Football League season interception leaders|NFL interceptions leader]] (2013)
* [[National Football League 2010s All-Decade Team|NFL 2010s All-Decade Team]]
* [[PFWA All-Rookie Team]] ([[PFWA All-Rookie Team#2011|2011]])
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statvalue1 = 495
| statlabel2 = [[Pass deflected|Pass deflections]]
| statvalue2 = 116
| statlabel3 = [[Interception]]s
| statvalue3 = 37
| statlabel4 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
| statvalue4 = 5
| statlabel5 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue5 = 7
| statlabel6 = [[Touchdown|Defensive touchdowns]]
| statvalue6 = 3
| pfr = S/SherRi00
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'''Richard Kevin Sherman'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Sherman Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SherRi00.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> (born March 30, 1988) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[cornerback]] who played 11 seasons in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). Sherman played [[college football]] for the [[Stanford Cardinal football|Stanford Cardinal]], beginning his career as a [[wide receiver]] before moving to cornerback as a junior.<ref name="Yahoo!">{{Cite web |last=Alcaraz IV |first=Gil |date=January 27, 2011 |title=An insider's view with Stanford cornerback Richard Sherman |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ycn-7679270 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025211033/https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ycn-7679270 |archive-date=October 25, 2012 |access-date=December 27, 2012 |website=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> He was selected by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in the fifth round of the [[2011 NFL draft]]. He was selected to the [[Pro Bowl]] five times and voted [[All-Pro]] five times, including three times to the first team, and led the NFL in [[interception]]s in 2013, when he also helped the Seahawks win their first [[Super Bowl]]. Sherman is considered one of the greatest cornerbacks of all time.<ref name="Brandt 2017">{{Cite web |last=Brandt |first=Gil |author-link=Gil Brandt |date=July 3, 2017 |title=Gil Brandt's greatest NFL cornerbacks of all time |url=https://www.nfl.com/photos/gil-brandt-s-greatest-nfl-cornerbacks-of-all-time-0ap3000000815951 |access-date=October 6, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref name="Monson 2019">{{Cite web |last=Monson |first=Sam |date=December 24, 2019 |title=Richard Sherman: the best cornerback of the decade – NFL News, Rankings and Statistics |url=https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-richard-sherman-the-best-cornerback-of-the-decade |access-date=October 6, 2022 |website=PFF}}</ref>
During his time as a member of the Seahawks, Sherman was part of the "[[Legion of Boom (Seattle Seahawks)|Legion of Boom]]" defense, the [[defensive back|secondary]] that led the NFL in pass defense in 2013 and 2014. This unit helped the Seahawks win [[Super Bowl XLVIII]]; their 43–8 win over the [[2013 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] matched the third-largest margin of victory in the history of the Super Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Matuszewski |first=Erik |date=February 3, 2014 |title=Seahawks Win First Super Bowl Title With 43–8 Rout of Broncos |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-03/seahawks-defeat-broncos-43-8-to-capture-first-super-bowl-title.html |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Bloomberg}}</ref> The Seahawks made it to [[Super Bowl XLIX]] the following season, losing in a close game against the [[2014 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]]. During his time with the Seahawks, they led the league in scoring defense for four straight years between [[2012 Seattle Seahawks season|2012]] and [[2015 Seattle Seahawks season|2015]], making them the first team to do so since the 1950s [[Cleveland Browns]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jenks |first=Jayson |date=January 3, 2016 |title=Seattle Seahawks defense leads NFL in fewest points allowed for 4th year in row |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-defense-leads-nfl-in-points-allowed-for-4th-year-in-row/ |access-date=January 3, 2016 |website=Seattle Times}}</ref><ref name="Brandt 2017" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=J. P. |date=March 1, 2021 |title=25 Better Defensive Backs in NFL during his time. |url=https://athlonsports.com/nfl/25-greatest-defensive-backs-nfl-history |access-date=February 21, 2021 |website=AthlonSports.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=July 17, 2019 |title=Ranking the 15 greatest cornerbacks in NFL history |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/ContentGallery/Greatest-cornerbacks-NFL-history-119709594/ |access-date=February 21, 2021 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> After playing with the Seahawks, he played for the [[San Francisco 49ers]] for three seasons, where he made his third Super Bowl appearance in [[Super Bowl LIV]], and spent one season with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].
== Education ==
Sherman attended [[Dominguez High School]] in [[Compton, California]]. He graduated in 2006, when his classmates voted him the "Male student most likely to succeed".<ref name="NYtimes 2">{{Cite web |last=Shpigel |first=Ben |date=January 25, 2014 |title=Seahawks' Richard Sherman Is Much More Than Just Talk |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/26/sports/football/seahawks-richard-sherman-is-much-more-than-just-talk.html?_r=0 |access-date=December 18, 2014 |website=The New York Times}}</ref> A scholar-athlete, he was [[salutatorian]] (ranked second) in his high school class.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tomlinson |first=Tommy |date=January 19, 2014 |title=22 Brief Thoughts About That Richard Sherman Interview |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommytomlinson/2014/01/19/22-brief-thoughts-about-that-richard-sherman-interview/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Forbes}}</ref> He graduated from high school with a 4.2 [[GPA]].<ref name="NYtimes 2" />
Sherman is a member of [[Phi Beta Sigma]] fraternity<ref name="suntimesdemario">{{Cite web |last=Phipps-Smith |first=DeMario |date=September 16, 2015 |title=Richard Sherman: Athletes need to speak out on social issues |url=http://national.suntimes.com/national-sports/7/72/1838452/richard-sherman-athletes-need-speak-social-issues/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161115001441/http://national.suntimes.com/national-sports/7/72/1838452/richard-sherman-athletes-need-speak-social-issues/ |archive-date=November 15, 2016 |access-date=November 14, 2016 |website=Chicago Sun-Times}}</ref><ref name="ajcmason">{{Cite web |last=Mason Sr. |first=Jonathan A. |date=January 26, 2016 |title=Brother's Keepers: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity's legacy has left an indelible mark on society. |url=https://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/brother-keepers/FCuB0LVggxdkMXSuvbrMHJ/ |access-date=November 14, 2016 |website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}}</ref> and graduated from [[Stanford University]] in 2010 with an undergraduate degree in communications.<ref name="nytshpigel">{{Cite web |last=Shpigel |first=Ben |date=January 25, 2014 |title=Seahawks' Richard Sherman Is Much More Than Just Talk |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/26/sports/football/seahawks-richard-sherman-is-much-more-than-just-talk.html |access-date=November 14, 2016 |website=The New York Times}}</ref> He began work towards his [[master's degree]] when he returned for a fifth year during his final year of eligibility.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sondheimer |first=Eric |date=June 21, 2010 |title=Football: Richard Sherman graduates from Stanford |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/varsitytimesinsider/2010/06/football-richard-sherman-graduates-from-stanford.html |access-date=December 27, 2012 |website=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref>
Sherman was born in [[Los Angeles, California]], and he attended [[Dominguez High School]], starring in football and [[track and field]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Farmer |first=Sam |date=April 2, 2015 |title=Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman is a hit at Compton alma mater |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-richard-sherman-compton-dominguez-20150402-story.html |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> As a senior in 2005, he accounted for 1,030 all-purpose yards, including 870 yards on 28 catches and three punt returns for touchdowns. He also recorded 45 tackles, eight pass breakups and one interception as a cornerback, and helped Dominguez to a [[CIF Southern Section]] Division III title with a 41–14 victory over [[Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks, California)|Sherman Oaks Notre Dame High School]] in the championship game.
As a member of the school's track team, Sherman was named a ''[[USA Today]]'' All-American after winning the California state title in the [[triple jump]], with a mark of 15.44 meters, and was the 7th ranked triple jumper in California in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Player Bio: Richard Sherman |url=http://www.gostanford.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30600&ATCLID=208440725 |access-date=January 24, 2014 |website=GoStanford.com}}</ref> He made it to the finals of the state meet in the [[110-meter hurdles]], placing third with a time of 13.99 seconds, and also finished sixth in the [[long jump]], with a mark of 7.25 meters.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Farnsworth |first=Clare |date=June 27, 2013 |title=Chasing his brother led Richard Sherman to a state track title |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Chasing-his-brother-led-Richard-Sherman-to-a-state-track-title/d2062dd6-de14-415a-a96e-fe8181f040bf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630221108/http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Chasing-his-brother-led-Richard-Sherman-to-a-state-track-title/d2062dd6-de14-415a-a96e-fe8181f040bf |archive-date=June 30, 2013 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> He was also timed at 10.77 seconds in the [[100 meters]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stephens |first=Mitch |date=January 11, 2013 |title=Seahawks duo Sherman and Johnson were fierce Dominguez High teammates |url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/Ugw1-doDdUa0db6oGjTDTg/seahawks-duo-sherman-and-johnson-were-fierce-dominguez-high-teammates.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=MaxPreps.com}}</ref>
;Recruiting
{{College athlete recruit start|40=yes|collapse=no|year=2006}}
{{College athlete recruit entry
| recruit = Richard Sherman
| position = Athlete
| hometown = Compton, California
| highschool = Dominguez High School
| feet = 6
| inches = 2
| weight = 167
| 40 = 4.64
| commitdate = January 15, 2006
| scout stars = 3
| rivals stars = 3
}}
{{College athlete recruit end
| 40 = yes
| year = 2006
| rivals ref title = Stanford Football Commitments
| scout ref title = 2006 Stanford Football Recruiting Commits
| rivals school = stanford
| scout s = 18
| scout overall = 61 ([[Wide receiver|WR]])
| rivals overall = – National, 65 (CB), 93 ([[California|Cal]])
}}
==College career==
After originally committing to UCLA, Sherman received an athletic scholarship to attend [[Stanford University]], where he played for the [[Stanford Cardinal football]] team from 2006 to 2010 under head coaches [[Walt Harris (coach)|Walt Harris]] and [[Jim Harbaugh]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Sherman College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/richard-sherman-1.html |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Stanford Cardinal Coaches |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/stanford/coaches.html |access-date=2024-10-24 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He began his career at Stanford as a [[wide receiver]] and led the Cardinal in receiving as a freshman in 2006 while being named an honorable mention to the Freshman All-American Team by Sporting News.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Sherman, San Francisco 49ers, Cornerback |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Richard-Sherman-25559/ |access-date=July 1, 2020 |website=247Sports}}</ref> In the 2006 season, he had 34 receptions for 581 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Sherman 2006 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/richard-sherman-1/gamelog/2006/ |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He caught 47 passes over the next two years before suffering a season-ending knee injury after playing in the first four games in 2008, which became a [[redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Sherman 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/richard-sherman-1/gamelog/2007/ |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Sherman 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/richard-sherman-1/gamelog/2008/ |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was granted his request to switch to cornerback after his injury and made 112 tackles over his final two years, with six interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Sherman 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/richard-sherman-1/gamelog/2009/ |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Sherman 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/richard-sherman-1/gamelog/2010/ |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Withers |first=Bud |date=July 28, 2013 |title=David Shaw adds to the legend of Richard Sherman |url=http://blogs.seattletimes.com/pac12confidential/2013/07/28/david-shaw-adds-to-the-legend-of-richard-sherman/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128175828/http://blogs.seattletimes.com/pac12confidential/2013/07/28/david-shaw-adds-to-the-legend-of-richard-sherman/ |archive-date=January 28, 2018 |website=The Seattle Times}}</ref> He was part of the [[2010 Stanford Cardinal football team|2010 Stanford Cardinal]] team that finished 12–1, a school record.<ref name=Yahoo!/><ref>{{Cite web |title=Stanford Cardinal Football Record By Year |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/stanford/ |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
===College
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| Team
! rowspan="2"| Pos
! rowspan="2"| GP
! colspan="4"| Receiving
! colspan="5"| Tackles
! colspan="5"| Interceptions
|-
! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Comb !! Solo !! Ast !! TFL !! Sck !! Int !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! PD
|-
! [[2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2006]] !! [[2006 Stanford Cardinal football team|Stanford]]
| WR || 12 || 34 || 581 || 17.1 || 3 || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
|-
! [[2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2007]] !! [[2007 Stanford Cardinal football team|Stanford]]
| WR || 11 || 39 || 651 || 16.7 || 4 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0.0 || — || — || — || — || —
|-
![[2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2008]] !! [[2008 Stanford Cardinal football team|Stanford]]
| WR || 5 || 8 || 108 || 13.5 || 0 || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
|-
!*[[2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2009]] !! [[2009 Stanford Cardinal football team|Stanford]]
| DB || 13 || — || — || — || — || 62 || 39 || 23 || 0.0 || 0.0 || 2 || 43 || 21.5 || 1 || —
|-
!*[[2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2010]] !! [[2010 Stanford Cardinal football team|Stanford]]
| DB || 13 || — || — || — || — || 50 || 40 || 10 || 1.0 || 0.0 || 4 || 39 || 9.8 || 0 || —
|-
! colspan="3"| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/richard-sherman-1.html Career] !! 53 !! 81 !! 1,340 !! 16.5 !! 7 !! 113 !! 80 !! 33 !! 1.0 !! 0.0 !! 6 !! 82 !! 13.7 !! 1 !! 0
|}
==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
On January 29, 2011, Sherman played in the [[2011 Senior Bowl]] and deflected two passes as part of [[Marvin Lewis|Marvin Lewis']] North team that lost 24–10 to the South. Sherman was added as a late replacement after [[Curtis Marsh Jr.]] sustained a [[hamstring]] injury on the first day of practice.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 25, 2011 |title=Senior Bowl notebook: Challenge part of Bills coach Chan Gailey's plan |url=https://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/01/senior_bowl_notebook_challenge.html |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=AL.com}}</ref> His Senior Bowl performance was well received and was expected to raise his draft stock.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Scott |date=January 31, 2011 |title=Card Clicks: Richard Sherman Makes Most of Senior Bowl Invite |url=https://www.ruleoftree.com/2011/1/31/1965337/card-clicks-richard-sherman-makes-most-of-senior-bowl-invite |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=ruleoftree.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Drew |date=February 1, 2011 |title=2011 Senior Bowl Box Score, Recap, Results: The Players That Did, And The Players That Didn't |url=https://www.ninersnation.com/2011/2/1/1967071/2011-senior-bowl-box-score-recap-results-the-players-that-did-and-the |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=ninersnation.com}}</ref> Sherman attended the NFL Scouting Combine and completed all of the combine and positional drills.
{{external media
| video1 = [http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81eb31b4/2011-NFL-Scouting-Combine-Richard-Sherman Richard Sherman's NFL Combine Workout]
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[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap2000000139201/Richard-Sherman-2011-Combine-Workout Richard Sherman's 40-yard dash]
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On March 17, 2011, Sherman participated at Stanford's pro day and attempted to improve on his combine performance. He performed the 40-yard dash (4.53), 20-yard dash (2.56s), 10-yard dash (1.58s), vertical jump (37"), broad jump (11'0"), short shuttle (4.29s), and three-cone drill (6.72s). At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Sherman was projected to be selected anywhere from the fourth to sixth rounds by the majority of NFL draft experts and scouts. The Sporting News projected Sherman to be a second round pick and [[Fox Sports]]' [[Peter Schrager]] projected Sherman to be a fifth round pick.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Scott |date=April 27, 2011 |title=2011 NFL Draft Projections: Richard Sherman |url=https://www.ruleoftree.com/2011/4/27/2137702/2011-nfl-draft-projections-richard-sherman |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=ruleoftree.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lande |first=Russ |date=April 14, 2011 |title=NFL Final Mock Draft: Round 2 |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/183404-nfl-final-mock-draft-round-2-2011-nfl-mock-draft |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=sportingnews.com}}</ref> He was ranked as the fourth best cornerback in the draft by ''[[The Sporting News]]'', was ranked the 22nd best cornerback by ''[[USA Today]]'', was ranked the 24th cornerback prospect by DraftScout.com, and was ranked the 30th best cornerback by ''[[Pro Football Weekly]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kadar |first=Dan |date=January 30, 2014 |title=Richard Sherman found stardom after being lightly regarded in the NFL Draft |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2014/1/30/5360738/richard-sherman-nfl-draft |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=sbnation.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Draft Analysis: Cornerbacks |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/183825-nfl-draft-analysis-cornerbacks |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=SportingNews.com}}</ref>
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 2 5/8
| weight = 195
| dash = 4.53
| ten split = 1.58
| twenty split = 2.56
| shuttle = 4.29
| cone drill = 6.72
| vertical = 38
| broad ft = 11
| broad in = 0
| bench = 16
| wonderlic = 24
| arm span = 32
| hand span = 9 3/4
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]/[[Pro Day]]<ref name="scout">{{Cite web |title=Richard Sherman, DS #24 CB, Stanford |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/richard-sherman?id=2495507 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230094758/http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/richard-sherman?id=2495507 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2019-12-30 |access-date=January 16, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Draft Scout Richard Sherman College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=66387&DraftYear=2011 |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
}}
===Seattle Seahawks===
====2011 season====
The [[Seattle Seahawks]] selected Sherman in the fifth round (154th overall) of the [[2011 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Sherman was the 25th cornerback drafted in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=December 24, 2019 |title=Top 10 cornerbacks of the decade |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/12/24/top-10-cornerbacks-of-the-decade/ |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}}</ref> While watching the draft with his family at home, Sherman was "livid" about players he perceived as inferior getting drafted before him.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Silver |first=Michael |date=December 11, 2012 |title=Seahawks' Richard Sherman wants to 'destroy' the NFL and become the best CB of all time |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--seahawks--richard-sherman-wants-to--destroy--the-nfl-and-become-the-best-cb-all-time-170800233.html |access-date=March 8, 2013 |website=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref>
On July 22, 2011, the Seattle Seahawks signed Sherman to a four-year, $2.22 million [[contract]] that included a [[signing bonus]] of $182,424.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Overthecap.com: Richard Sherman contract |url=https://overthecap.com/player/richard-sherman/1565 |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=overthecap.com}}</ref><ref name="spotrac">{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Richard Sherman contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/richard-sherman-7873/ |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=spotrac.com}}</ref>
Throughout training camp, Sherman competed to be a starting cornerback against [[Walter Thurmond]], [[Kelly Jennings]], [[Byron Maxwell]], [[Brandon Browner]], and [[Kennard Cox]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tadoro |first=Charlie |date=August 10, 2011 |title=Seattle Seahawks 2011 Preseason Schedule: Position Battle Preview |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/796716-seattle-seahawks-2011-preseason-schedule-position-battle-preview#slide1 |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=BleacherReport.com}}</ref> Head coach [[Pete Carroll]] named Sherman the fourth cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind [[Marcus Trufant]], Brandon Browner, and Walter Thurmond.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart: 09/04/2011 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/123/SEA |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>
He made his professional regular season debut in the [[2013 Seattle Seahawks|Seattle Seahawks']] season-opening 33–17 loss at the [[2011 San Francisco 49ers|San Francisco 49ers]]. In Week 4, Sherman made his first career solo tackle during a 13-yard punt return by wide receiver [[Eric Weems]] as the Seahawks lost 30–28 to the [[2011 Atlanta Falcons|Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Seattle Seahawks – October 2nd, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110020sea.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On October 30, 2011, Sherman earned his first career start after Marcus Trufant and Walter Thurmond were both placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Katz |first=Michael |date=October 17, 2011 |title=Marcus Trufant Injury: Season Over For Seahawks CB |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2011/10/17/2497123/marcus-trufant-injury-seahawks-news |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kunnath |first=Avinash |date=October 23, 2011 |title=Walter Thurmond Injury: Seahawks CB Cracks Fibula, Ending His Season |url=https://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-seahawks/2011/10/23/2509031/seahawks-injury-report-walter-thurmond |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=SBNation – Seattle}}</ref> He finished the Seahawks' 34–12 loss to the [[2011 Cincinnati Bengals|Cincinnati Bengals]] with five combined tackles, a season-high three pass deflections, and made his first career interception. He made his first career interception off a pass by quarterback [[Andy Dalton]], that was originally intended for wide receiver [[A. J. Green]], in the third quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Seattle Seahawks – October 30th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110300sea.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 12, he collected a season-high seven combined tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by [[Rex Grossman]] during a 23–17 loss to the [[2011 Washington Redskins|Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Seattle Seahawks – November 27th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111270sea.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On January 1, 2012, Sherman recorded a season-high six solo tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception in the Seahawks' 23–20 loss at the [[2011 Arizona Cardinals|Arizona Cardinals]] in Week 17. Sherman intercepted a pass by Cardinals' quarterback [[John Skelton (American football)|John Skelton]], that was initially intended for wide receiver [[Andre Roberts (American football)|Andre Roberts]], and returned it for a 33-yard gain in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals – January 1st, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201010crd.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Sherman finished his rookie season in [[2011 NFL season|2011]] with 55 combined tackles (47 solo), 14 pass deflections, four interceptions, and a forced fumble in 16 games and ten starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Sherman 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SherRi00/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Sherman was selected to the 2011 PFW All-Rookie Team and led all rookies with 17 pass deflections and four interceptions.<ref name="Pro Football Weekly">{{Cite web |date=January 18, 2012 |title=All Rookie Team |url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/story/permalink/30603 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130122112658/http://www.profootballweekly.com/story/permalink/30603 |archive-date=January 22, 2013 |access-date=December 27, 2012 |website=Pro Football Weekly}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/defense.htm |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Pro Football Focus gave Sherman an overall grade of 85.2, which ranked 16th among all qualifying cornerbacks in 2011.<ref name="PFF" />
====2012
Sherman entered training camp slated as the starting cornerback, but saw minor competition from Marcus Trufant. Head coach Pete Carroll named Sherman and Brandon Browner the starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart: 10/01/2012 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/136/SEA |access-date=July 23, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>
He started in the [[2012 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks']] season opener at the [[2012 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]] and made four solo tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by John Skelton in their 20–16 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals – September 9th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209090crd.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On October 14, 2012, Sherman made three solo tackles, three pass deflections, and an interception during a 24–23 win against the [[2012 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]].<ref name="BradyUMad">{{Cite web |last=Farrar |first=Doug |date=October 15, 2012 |title=Richard Sherman beats Tom Brady; taunts the Pats with 'U MAD BRO?' after the game |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/richard-sherman-beats-tom-brady-taunts-pats-u-104646336--nfl.html |access-date=December 27, 2012 |website=Shutdown Corner |publisher=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> After the game, Sherman taunted quarterback [[Tom Brady]] and posted a photo of himself yelling at Brady with "U mad bro?" superimposed on it on his Twitter account. He later removed the post.<ref name=BradyUMad/> Prior to Week 8 against [[Detroit Lions|Detroit]], Sherman nicknamed himself [[Optimus Prime]], an action intended to send out the message that he would shut down Detroit's [[wide receiver]], [[Calvin Johnson]], known by his nickname [[Megatron]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Nate |date=October 25, 2012 |title=Megatron ready for Seahawks' Optimus Prime |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2012/10/25/optimus-prime-richard-sherman-seahawks-calvin-johnson-megatron/1657505/ |access-date=March 9, 2013 |website=Game On! |publisher=USA Today}}</ref> He collected a season-high eight combined tackles and held Calvin Johnson to three catches for 46-yards as the Seahawks lost 28–24 at the [[2012 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions – October 28th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210280det.htm |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On November 11, 2012, Sherman recorded three combined tackles, three pass deflections, an interception, and made his first career sack during a 28–7 win against the [[2012 New York Jets season|New York Jets]]. Sherman sacked quarterback [[Mark Sanchez]] and forced a fumble that was recovered by teammate [[Jason Jones (defensive end)|Jason Jones]] in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks – November 11th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201211110sea.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Sherman earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his game against the Jets.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Week 10 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/week_10.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On November 25, 2012, it was reported that Sherman and teammate [[Brandon Browner]] were both facing four-game suspensions after
they were accused of taking [[Adderall]] which violated the league's policy against performance-enhancing substances.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=November 25, 2012 |title=Richard Sherman, Brandon Browner face suspensions |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/richard-sherman-brandon-browner-face-suspensions-0ap1000000100629 |access-date=July 24, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On December 9, 2012, Sherman recorded two combined tackles, deflected three passes, recovered a fumble, made two interceptions, and returned an interception for his first career touchdown during the Seahawks' 58–0 victory against the Arizona Cardinals. Sherman intercepted a pass by quarterback [[John Skelton (American football)|John Skelton]], that was originally intended for wide receiver [[Larry Fitzgerald]], and returned it for a 19-yard touchdown in the second quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks – December 9th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212090sea.htm |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 16, Sherman made five combined tackles, a season-high four pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by quarterback [[Colin Kaepernick]] during a 42–13 victory against the [[2012 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]]. During the second quarter, Sherman recovered a blocked field goal and returned it for a 90-yard touchdown after teammate [[Red Bryant]] blocked a 21-yard field goal attempt by 49ers' kicker [[David Akers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks – December 23rd, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212230sea.htm |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On December 27, 2012, it was announced that Sherman won his appeal of a four-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Lindsay H. |date=December 27, 2012 |title=Seahawks' Richard Sherman wins appeal of NFL suspension |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2012/12/27/richard-sherman-seattle-seahawks-nfl-suspension/1794143/ |access-date=December 27, 2012 |website=USA Today}}</ref> Sherman had intentions to sue the league if the suspension was upheld.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crabtree |first=Curtis |date=December 26, 2012 |title=Richard Sherman likely to sue league if suspended |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/26/richard-sherman-likely-to-sue-league-if-suspended/ |access-date=December 27, 2012 |website=NBC Sports |series=Pro Football Talk}}</ref> He started all 16 games in [[2012 NFL season|2012]] and made 64 combined tackles (53 solo), a career-high 24 pass deflections, eight interceptions, a touchdown, and a sack.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Sherman 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SherRi00/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He received an overall grade of 94.3 from Pro Football Focus in 2012.<ref name="PFF" /> Sherman earned First Team All-Pro honors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/allpro.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
The Seattle Seahawks finished second in the [[NFC West]] with an 11–5 record and earned a playoff berth.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/index.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On January 6, 2013, Sherman started in his first career playoff game as the Seahawks defeated the [[2012 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] 24–14 in the NFC [[2012–13 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 24, Washington Redskins 14|Wild Card Round]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Seattle Seahawks at Washington Redskins – January 6th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301060was.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The following week, he made three pass deflections as the Seahawks were eliminated from the playoffs following a 30–28 loss at the [[2012 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]] in the NFC [[2012–13 NFL playoffs#NFC: Atlanta Falcons 30, Seattle Seahawks 28|Divisional Round]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons – January 13th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301130atl.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
====2013 season====
[[File:Richard Sherman 2013.jpg|thumb|Sherman during 2013 Seattle Seahawks training camp]]
Sherman and Brandon Browner returned as the starting cornerbacks alongside safeties Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart: 09/05/2013 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/SEA |access-date=July 24, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> In Week 2, Sherman earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his game against [[2013 San Francisco 49ers|San Francisco]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks – September 15th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309150sea.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Week 2 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/week_2.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 4, Sherman made four solo tackles, two pass deflections, and returned an interception for a touchdown as the Seahawks' defeated the [[2013 Houston Texans|Houston Texans]] 23–20 in a comeback victory. Sherman intercepted a pass by quarterback [[Matt Schaub]], that was intended for tight end [[Owen Daniels (American football)|Owen Daniels]], and returned it for a 58-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter despite losing his shoe to tie the game 20–20 which sent it into overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Houston Texans – September 29th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309290htx.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He earned NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Players of the Month |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/players-of-the-month.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 15, he made two combined tackles, a season-high three pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by quarterback [[Eli Manning]] in a 23–0 win at the [[2013 New York Giants|New York Giants]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at New York Giants – December 15th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312150nyg.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his game against the Giants.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Week 15 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/week_15.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The following week, he recorded a season-high eight combined tackles, deflected two passes, and intercepted two passes by quarterback [[Carson Palmer]] during a 17–10 loss to the [[2013 Arizona Cardinals|Arizona Cardinals]] in Week 16.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks – December 22nd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312220sea.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On December 27, 2013, it was announced that Sherman was voted to the [[2014 Pro Bowl]], marking the first [[Pro Bowl]] selection of his career.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 27, 2013 |title=2014 Pro Bowl: complete roster |url=http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story/0ap2000000304771/article/2014-pro-bowl-complete-roster |access-date=July 24, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He finished the season with 48 combined tackles (38 solo), 16 pass deflections, eight interceptions, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Sherman 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SherRi00/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was voted to the Associated Press NFL All-Pro First Team for the second consecutive season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blount |first=Terry |date=January 4, 2014 |title=Three Seahawks make the All-Pro team |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/3274/three-seahawks-make-the-all-pro-team |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> Sherman received an overall grade of 87.8 from Pro Football Focus in 2013.<ref name="PFF" />
The Legion of Boom allowed the fewest passing yards in the league and the Seahawks had the top ranked defense in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pompei |first=Dan |date=January 17, 2014 |title=Seattle Seahawks' Legion of Boom Is Pure, Old-School Football at Its Finest |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1927338-seattle-seahawks-legion-of-boom-is-pure-old-school-football-at-its-finest |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2013 |title=2013 NFL Opposition & Defensive Statistics |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/opp.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |publisher=[[ESPN]] |language=en}}</ref> The [[2013 Seattle Seahawks|Seattle Seahawks]] finished first in the NFC West with a 13–3 record and earned a first round bye.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/index.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The Seahawks reached the NFC Championship after defeating the [[2013 New Orleans Saints|New Orleans Saints]] 23–15 in the NFC [[2013–14 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 23, New Orleans Saints 15|Divisional Round]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks – January 11th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401110sea.htm |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On January 19, 2014, Sherman made two combined tackles and a pass deflection as the Seahawks defeated the [[2013 San Francisco 49ers|San Francisco 49ers]] 23–17 in the NFC Championship Game. He played a critical role and [[The Tip (American football)|deflected a pass]] by quarterback [[Colin Kaepernick]], that was intended for [[Michael Crabtree]], which was caught by teammate [[Malcolm Smith (American football)|Malcolm Smith]] to seal the Seahawks' 23–17 victory.<ref name="CBS_Jan14">{{Cite web |last=Breech |first=John |date=January 24, 2014 |title=Seahawks CB Richard Sherman fined $7,875 for NFC title game taunting |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/seahawks-cb-richard-sherman-fined-7875-for-nfc-title-game-taunting/ |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name="HuffPo_Jan14">{{Cite web |last=Greenberg |first=Chris |date=January 20, 2014 |title=Richard Sherman's Rant May Have 'Scared Erin Andrews,' Definitely Bothered Some On Twitter (Videos) |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/20/richard-sherman-rant-erin-andrews_n_4629510.html |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[The Huffington Post]]}}</ref><ref name="CNN_Jan14">{{Cite web |last1=Mungin |first1=Lateef |last2=Almasy |first2=Steve |date=November 14, 2011 |title=Richard Sherman stunned by reaction to his victory rant |url=http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/21/us/richard-sherman-response/ |access-date=January 24, 2014 |website=CNN.com}}</ref><ref name="NFL_Jan14">{{Cite web |date=January 24, 2014 |title=Richard Sherman fined $7,875 for on-field celebration |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/richard-sherman-fined-7-875-for-on-field-celebration-0ap2000000317613 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
The play was later dubbed "the [[Immaculate Deflection]]" (as an homage to the [[Immaculate Reception]]), and would later be voted by Seahawks fans to be the most significant play in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Farnsworth |first=Clare |date=May 5, 2014 |title=Richard Sherman gives new meaning to cover corner |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Richard-Sherman-gives-new-meaning-to-cover-corner/193c026d-d831-4474-8189-4eb085505184 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508061024/http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Richard-Sherman-gives-new-meaning-to-cover-corner/193c026d-d831-4474-8189-4eb085505184 |archive-date=May 8, 2014 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> After the play, Sherman ran over to Crabtree and offered a handshake with Crabtree responding by shoving Sherman in his facemask. Sherman proceeded to make a choke sign towards Kaepernick and was immediately penalized by the officials for [[unsportsmanlike conduct]].<ref name="NFL_Jan14" /> The NFL went on to fine Sherman $7,875 for his taunting directed towards Kaepernick.<ref name="NFL_Jan14" />
{{blockquote|"Well, I'm the best corner in the game! When you try me with a sorry receiver like Crabtree, that's the result you gonna get! Don't you ever talk about me! Don't you open your mouth about the best, or y'know I'm gonna shut it for you real quick! [[Legion of Boom (Seattle Seahawks)|L.O.B.]]!"|Sherman speaking about Michael Crabtree during a post-game interview on [[Fox Sports (United States)|Fox Sports]] with [[Erin Andrews]] after the Seahawks' victory in the NFC Championship Game<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=January 19, 2014 |title=Richard Sherman: 'I'm the best corner in the game' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/richard-sherman-i-m-the-best-corner-in-the-game-0ap2000000315484 |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref>}}
[[File:Richard Sherman and Pete Carroll in embrace Super Bowl XLVIII.jpg|thumb|Sherman embracing [[Pete Carroll]] at [[Super Bowl XLVIII]]]]
Sherman's rant was the subject of scrutiny by fans and the media, some of whom deemed him a "thug". He later blamed Crabtree's shove for fueling his post-game rant, though he also said he regretted his attack and was dismayed by the negative response from the public. In response to the word "thug" being widely used to criticize Sherman following the incident, Sherman said "The reason it bothers me is because it seems like it's an accepted way of calling somebody the [[nigger|N-word]] now."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Ryan |date=January 22, 2014 |title=Richard Sherman: 'Thug' is accepted way of calling someone N-word |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/richard-sherman-thug-is-accepted-way-of-calling-someone-n-word/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref>
On February 2, 2014, Sherman started in [[Super Bowl XLVIII]], recording three combined tackles and a pass deflection. He left the game with a high ankle sprain and spent majority of the fourth quarter on the sidelines with a walking boot and crutches in Seattle’s dominant 43–8 victory over [[2013 Denver Broncos|Denver Broncos]], the league's best offense.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Darcy |first=Kieran |date=February 3, 2014 |title=Richard Sherman: Win numbs pain |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/10394985/super-bowl-xlviii-richard-sherman-seattle-seahawks-high-ankle-sprain |access-date=December 17, 2024 |website=[[ESPN]] |language=en}}</ref> He held wide receiver [[Eric Decker]] to one reception on five targets for a total of six-yards during the game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLVIII – Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos – February 2nd, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201402020den.htm |access-date=November 3, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
====2014 season====
On May 7, 2014, the Seattle Seahawks signed Sherman to a four-year, $56 million contract extension with $40 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $11 million.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=May 7, 2014 |title=Richard Sherman, Seahawks strike $56M extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/richard-sherman-seahawks-strike-56m-extension-0ap2000000347352 |access-date=July 24, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> The agreement made him the highest paid cornerback in league history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blount |first=Terry |date=May 7, 2014 |title=Richard Sherman Signs Record Deal |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/10896501/richard-sherman-signs-four-year-deal-seattle-seahawks |access-date=May 7, 2014 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> On June 6, 2014, Sherman was announced as the cover athlete for ''[[Madden NFL 15|Madden 15]]''.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Farrar |first=Doug |date=June 6, 2014 |title=Seahawks CB Richard Sherman wins Madden NFL 15 cover vote |url=http://nfl.si.com/2014/06/06/richard-sherman-madden-15-cover-seahawks/?eref=sihp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140607061007/http://nfl.si.com/2014/06/06/richard-sherman-madden-15-cover-seahawks/?eref=sihp |archive-date=June 7, 2014 |access-date=June 7, 2014 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}</ref>
Defensive coordinator [[Dan Quinn (American football)|Dan Quinn]] retained Sherman as the Seahawks' No. 1 starting cornerback alongside Byron Maxwell.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart: 10/01/2014 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/164/SEA |access-date=July 24, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> In Week 6, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles during a 30–23 loss to the [[2014 Dallas Cowboys|Dallas Cowboys]]. On November 27, 2014, Sherman made two solo tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by Colin Kaepernick during the Seahawks' 19–3 win at San Francisco during the [[NFL on Thanksgiving Day|Thanksgiving Day game]]. His performance earned him the NFC Defensive Player of Week award.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers – November 27th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411270sfo.htm |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Sherman started all 16 games in [[2014 NFL season|2014]] and made 57 combined tackles (45 solo), eight passes defensed, and four interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/defense.htm |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Pro Football Focus gave Sherman an overall grade of 89.9 in 2014.<ref name="PFF" /> He was named to the Pro Bowl and earned First Team All-Pro honors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/probowl.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/allpro.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
The Seattle Seahawks finished first in the NFC West with a 12–4 record and earned the No. 1 seed in the NFC.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014 |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On January 10, 2015, Sherman recorded three combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted [[Cam Newton]] during the Seahawks' 31–17 victory against the [[2014 Carolina Panthers|Carolina Panthers]] in the NFC [[2014–15 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 31, Carolina Panthers 17|Divisional Round]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks – January 10th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501100sea.htm |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The following week, Sherman made four combined tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted [[Aaron Rodgers]] during a 28–22 overtime victory against the [[2014 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]] in the [[2014–15 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 28, Green Bay Packers 22 (OT)|NFC Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks – January 18th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501180sea.htm |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On February 1, 2015, Sherman started in [[Super Bowl XLIX]] and made three combined tackles as the Seahawks lost 28–24 to the [[2014 New England Patriots|New England Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2014 |title=Brees, Fitzpatrick lead Week 13 award winners |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/brees-fitzpatrick-lead-week-13-award-winners-0ap3000000438155 |access-date=December 4, 2014 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> The following day, it was announced that Sherman would need [[Tommy John surgery]] to repair a torn ligament in his left elbow.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blount |first=Terry |date=February 2, 2015 |title=Seattle Seahawks Cornerback Richard Sherman needs Tommy John surgery |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/12268518/seattle-seahawks-cornerback-richard-sherman-needs-tommy-john-surgery |access-date=February 2, 2015 |website=ESPN}}</ref> Following the conclusion of the NFL season, the [[Pro Football Writers Association]] selected Sherman to win the [[Pro Football Writers Association#Good Guy Award|PFWA Good Guy Award]] for his willingness to work with and provide insightful information to the media. He was the second consecutive Seahawk to win the award, as quarterback [[Russell Wilson]] was the previous recipient.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blount |first=Terry |date=June 15, 2015 |title=Richard Sherman wins the Good Guy Award |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/13345/richard-sherman-wins-the-good-guy-award |access-date=July 21, 2015 |website=ESPN}}</ref> Sherman was awarded [[Kansas City Committee of 101 Awards#Defensive Player of the Year Awards|NFC Defensive Player of the Year]] honors by the Kansas City Committee.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 20, 2015 |title=101 Award Winners Announced |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/101-award-winners-announced-14815185 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Kansas City Chiefs |language=en-US}}</ref> He was ranked 11th by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2015]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2015-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
====2015 season====
[[File:Richard Sherman 2015.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Sherman with the [[Seattle Seahawks|Seahawks]] in [[2015 Seattle Seahawks season|2015]].]]
The Seattle Seahawks' new defensive coordinator [[Kris Richard]] retained Sherman as the No. 1 starting cornerback on the depth chart in 2015, along with [[Cary Williams]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2015 |title=Seattle Seahawks depth chart |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article/seattle-seahawks-depth-chart-39294280/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726040917/https://247sports.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/Bolt/Seattle-Seahawks-depth-chart-39294280 |url-status=live |archive-date=July 26, 2018 |access-date=July 25, 2018 |website=247Sports.com}}</ref> Sherman was voted to the [[2016 Pro Bowl]], marking his third consecutive selection.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 Pro Bowl roster |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2016-pro-bowl-roster-0ap3000000607625 |access-date=July 25, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He started all 16 games in [[2015 NFL season|2015]] and recorded 50 combined tackles (33 solo), 14 pass deflections, and two interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/defense.htm |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Pro Football Focus gave Sherman an overall grade of 86.7 in 2015. The Seattle Seahawks finished second in the NFC West with a 10–6 record and earned a Wild Card berth.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/index.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> They reached the NFC [[2015–16 NFL playoffs#NFC: Carolina Panthers 31, Seattle Seahawks 24|Divisional Round]] before losing 31–24 at the [[2015 Carolina Panthers|Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers – January 17th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601170car.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was ranked 20th by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2016]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2016-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
====2016 season====
Head coach Pete Carroll named Sherman and [[Jeremy Lane]] the starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arthur |first=Kenneth |date=August 27, 2016 |title=Seahawks projected defense depth chart for 2016 |url=https://www.fieldgulls.com/2016/8/27/12672342/seahawks-depth-chart-projected-53-man-roster-defense-2016 |access-date=July 25, 2018 |website=fieldgulls.com}}</ref> On October 2, 2016, Sherman recorded five combined tackles, deflected two passes, and intercepted two passes by Jets' quarterback [[Ryan Fitzpatrick]] during a 27–17 victory at the [[2016 New York Jets|New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at New York Jets – October 2nd, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610020nyj.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 8, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles during a 25–20 loss at the [[2016 New Orleans Saints|New Orleans Saints]]. On December 20, 2016, Sherman was voted to the [[2017 Pro Bowl]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 20, 2016 |title=2017 Pro Bowl roster |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-announces-2017-pro-bowl-rosters-0ap3000000760503 |access-date=July 25, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He started all 16 games in [[2016 NFL season|2016]] and made 58 combined tackles (38 solo), 13 pass deflections, and four interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/defense.htm |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was also ranked 21st by his peers on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2017]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2017-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Pro Football Focus gave Sherman an overall grade of 84.6, which ranked 13th among all qualifying cornerbacks in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 3, 2017 |title=Has Richard Sherman already seen his best days? |url=https://www.pff.com/news/pro-has-richard-sherman-already-seen-his-best-days |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=PFF |language=en}}</ref>
After the season, it was revealed that Sherman was battling a sprained MCL in his right knee, an injury that hampered him during the second half of the year. The Seahawks were suspected to have failed to disclose this injury, which prompted the NFL to investigate. If the injury was not disclosed in time, the Seahawks could have faced a heavy fine as well as a forfeiting a second-round pick in the 2017 Draft. Ultimately, the Seahawks were not penalized.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Condotta |first=Bob |date=January 17, 2017 |title=Report: NFL looking into whether Seahawks broke rules regarding Richard Sherman injury |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/report-nfl-looking-into-how-seahawks-handled-richard-sherman-injury/ |access-date=January 17, 2017 |website=Seattle Times}}</ref>
====2017 season====
Sherman and Jeremy Lane returned as the starting cornerbacks for the Seahawks in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart: 10/01/2017 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/200/SEA |access-date=July 25, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>
Sherman was bothered in [[2017 Seattle Seahawks season|2017]] by his [[Achilles tendon|Achilles]], which he initially injured in Week 5 during a 16–10 win against the [[Los Angeles Rams]].<ref name=lewis_11092017/> In the following weeks, he tried to avoid making any severe cuts.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Henderson |first=Brady |date=November 9, 2017 |title=Seahawks CB Richard Sherman out for season after rupturing Achilles |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21357283/richard-sherman-seattle-seahawks-season-rupturing-achilles-arizona-cardinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110114503/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21357283/richard-sherman-seattle-seahawks-season-rupturing-achilles-arizona-cardinals |archive-date=November 10, 2017}}</ref> On October 29, 2017, Sherman made four combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by quarterback [[Deshaun Watson]] during a 41–38 victory against the [[2017 Houston Texans|Houston Texans]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Seattle Seahawks – October 29th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290sea.htm |access-date=March 31, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> During Week 10 in a 22–16 win at the [[2017 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]], he left the game in the third quarter after [[Achilles tendon rupture|rupturing his Achilles]], and was ruled out for the season.<ref name="lewis_11092017">{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Edward |date=November 9, 2017 |title=Richard Sherman ruptures Achilles, out for rest of 2017 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/richard-sherman-ruptures-achilles-out-for-rest-of-17-0ap3000000874797 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=November 14, 2017 |title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/11/14/seahawks-make-roster-moves |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> It would be his final game as a Seahawk, as he was released the following offseason. He finished the season with 35 combined tackles (25 solo), seven pass deflections, and two interceptions in ten games and ten starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Sherman 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SherRi00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> His injury ended his streak of 106 consecutive game appearances and 100 consecutive starts. Sherman received an overall grade of 82.7 from [[Pro Football Focus]], which ranked 33rd among all qualifying cornerbacks in 2017.<ref name="PFF">{{Cite web |title=Pro Football Focus: Richard Sherman |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/richard-sherman/6306 |access-date=July 25, 2018 |website=ProFootballFocus.com}}</ref> Despite only playing nine games, he was ranked 64th by his peers on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2018]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2018-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
On March 7, 2018, it was reported that Sherman did not expect to return to the Seahawks for the 2018 season, and that he had spent the previous day telling his teammates goodbye.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=March 7, 2018 |title=Richard Sherman doesn't expect to play for 'Hawks |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/richard-sherman-doesn-t-expect-to-play-for-hawks-0ap3000000919972 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He was officially released on March 9, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=March 9, 2018 |title=Richard Sherman released by Seattle Seahawks |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/richard-sherman-released-by-seattle-seahawks-0ap3000000920383 |access-date=September 30, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=March 9, 2018 |title=Seahawks Release Richard Sherman, Cornerback Who Helped "Shape Our Culture And Define Success" |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2018/03/09/seahawks-release-richard-sherman-cornerback-who-helped-%E2%80%9Cshape-our-culture-and-define |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref>
===San Francisco 49ers===
====2018 season====
[[File:Richard sherman 2018 (cropped).jpg|thumb|Sherman at training camp in 2018.]]
On March 10, 2018, just a day after being released by the Seahawks, Sherman agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract with the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patton |first=Andy |date=March 11, 2018 |title=Richard Sherman agrees to 3-year, $39M deal with 49ers |url=https://www.king5.com/article/sports/nfl/seahawks/richard-sherman-agrees-to-3-year-39m-deal-with-49ers/281-527541936 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=king5.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
Sherman made his debut with the 49ers in Week 1 against the [[2018 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]]. During the game, Sherman recorded two tackles and recovered a fumble forced by teammate [[Fred Warner (American football)|Fred Warner]] on [[Dalvin Cook]] in the 24–16 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Cousins, Vikings hold on for 24–16 victory vs. 49ers |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401030715 |access-date=April 2, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>
In week 8 against the [[2018 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]], Sherman recorded a season-high 7 tackles and sacked rookie quarterback [[Josh Rosen]] once during the 18–15 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 28, 2018 |title=Rookie Rosen rallies Cardinals past 49ers 18–15 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401030772 |access-date=April 2, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>
During Week 16 against the [[2018 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]], Sherman was [[ejection (sports)|ejected]] from the game after throwing punches at Bears' wide receivers [[Josh Bellamy]] and [[Anthony Miller (wide receiver, born 1994)|Anthony Miller]], who were also ejected. The incident was triggered after 49ers' safety [[Marcell Harris]] made a late hit on Bears' quarterback [[Mitchell Trubisky]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 23, 2018 |title=Richard Sherman, two Bears WRs ejected after fight |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001003649/article/richard-sherman-two-bears-wrs-ejected-after-fight |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224073916/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001003649/article/richard-sherman-two-bears-wrs-ejected-after-fight |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 24, 2018 |access-date=December 23, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On December 29, Sherman was fined $10,026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2018 |title=Sherman, Harris fined $10K for roles in 49ers-Bears scuffle |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/richard-sherman-marcell-harris-fined-roles-49ers-bears-scuffle |access-date=September 30, 2019 |website=NBCS Bay Area}}</ref>
Sherman finished his first season with the 49ers with 37 tackles, one sack, four passes defended, and a fumble recovery in 14 games played.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Sherman 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SherRi00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=April 2, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>
====2019 season====
[[File:Richard Sherman, Fred Warner, and Dre Greenlaw (cropped).jpg|thumb|Sherman alongside [[Fred Warner (American football)|Fred Warner]] and [[Dre Greenlaw]] in a game against the [[2019 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] ]]
In Week 1 against the [[2019 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], Sherman intercepted a pass thrown by [[Jameis Winston]] and returned it 37 yards for a touchdown in the 31–17 win. This was Sherman's first interception and touchdown as a member of the 49ers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2019 |title=Sherman, 49ers upend Winston, Buccaneers 31–7 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128010 |access-date=September 8, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>
In week 5 against the [[2019 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]], Sherman recorded an interception off [[Baker Mayfield]] in the 31–3 win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 7, 2019 |title=49ers stay perfect, dominate Mayfield, Browns in 31–3 win |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128062 |access-date=October 7, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
In week 8 against the [[2019 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]], Sherman recorded his third interception of the season off [[Kyle Allen (American football)|Kyle Allen]] in the 51–13 win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2019 |title=Coleman's 4 TDs lead 49ers past Panthers 51–13 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128050 |access-date=October 27, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> On December 17, Sherman was selected to his fifth [[2020 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]], his first with the 49ers and first since [[2017 Pro Bowl|2016]] with the [[2016 Seattle Seahawks season|Seahawks]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/probowl.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
In the [[2019–20 NFL playoffs#NFC: San Francisco 49ers 27, Minnesota Vikings 10|Divisional Round]] of the playoffs against the [[2019 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]], Sherman intercepted a pass thrown by [[Kirk Cousins]] and returned it for 13 yards during the 27–10 win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 11, 2020 |title=49ers win 1st playoff game in 6 years, 27–10 over Vikings |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131040 |access-date=January 11, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In the [[2019–20 NFL playoffs#NFC: San Francisco 49ers 37, Green Bay Packers 20|NFC Championship]] against the [[2019 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]], Sherman recorded two tackles and picked off [[Aaron Rodgers]] in the final two minutes of the game, which sealed a 37–20 win and a trip to [[Super Bowl LIV]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blair |first=Scott |date=January 20, 2020 |title=Why Richard Sherman's NFC title-sealing interception was so fitting |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/why-richard-shermans-nfc-title-sealing-interception-was-so-fitting |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=RSN |language=en}}</ref>
In Super Bowl LIV against the [[2020 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]], Sherman's quest for a second Lombardi Trophy failed as the 49ers were defeated 31–20 in a game in which Sherman was criticized for a poor performance during the Chiefs' game-winning drive, as he gave up a 38-yard reception to wide receiver [[Sammy Watkins]] and then missed an important goal-line tackle on running back [[Damien Williams]], allowing him to score the touchdown that gave the Chiefs a 24–20 lead with under three minutes to play.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crawford |first=Brad |date=February 3, 2020 |title=Richard Sherman on what went wrong in Super Bowl LIV |url=https://247sports.com/Article/Super-Bowl-2020-Richard-Sherman-San-Francisco-49ers-Kansas-City-Chiefs-143266732/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LIV – San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 2nd, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202002020kan.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was ranked 28th by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2020]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2020-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-2010s Team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Teams – 2010s |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
====2020 season====
On September 16, 2020, Sherman was placed on injured reserve due to a calf strain.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 16, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-place-richard-sherman-ir-sign-dontae-johnson-ken-webster |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=49ers.com}}</ref> He was activated on November 28, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 28, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-activate-mostert-sherman-wilson-jr-trent-williams |access-date=January 7, 2021 |website=49ers.com |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111031433/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-activate-mostert-sherman-wilson-jr-trent-williams |url-status=dead }}</ref> In Week 12 against the [[2020 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]], Sherman recorded his first interception of the season off a pass thrown by [[Jared Goff]] during the 23–20 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams – November 29th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011290ram.htm |access-date=December 2, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On February 17, 2021, Sherman was released from the 49ers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Myles |date=February 17, 2021 |title=Richard Sherman: It's been made pretty clear I won't return to 49ers |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/02/17/richard-sherman-its-been-made-pretty-clear-i-wont-return-to-49ers/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}}</ref>
===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
On September 29, 2021, Sherman signed with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] on a one-year deal worth $2.25 million.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=September 29, 2021 |title=Bucs Sign Pro Bowl CB Richard Sherman |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-sign-pro-bowl-cornerback-richard-sherman-roster-moves |access-date=September 29, 2021 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref>
In Week 7, against the [[Chicago Bears]], Sherman served as the Defensive Backs Coach for the Buccaneers during the game and in practice that week due to Defensive Backs Coach Kevin Ross being ineligible due to [[COVID-19]] protocols.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Michael |date=October 24, 2021 |title=Bucs Make Surprising Call for Richard Sherman vs. Bears |url=https://heavy.com/sports/tampa-bay-buccaneers/richard-sherman-conerbacks-coach-chicago-bears/ |access-date=October 24, 2021 |website=[[Heavy (website)|Heavy]]}}</ref> During pregame warm-ups before the Week 10 game against the [[2021 Washington Football Team season|Washington Football Team]], Sherman suffered a calf injury which caused him to miss the game and to be placed on [[injured reserve]] three days later.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=November 17, 2021 |title=Bucs Place Richard Sherman on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-place-richard-sherman-injured-reserve-roster-moves |access-date=November 18, 2021 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> He was activated on December 10 in time for the team's Week 14 game against the [[2021 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]], where Sherman recorded his only interception of the season off a pass thrown by [[Josh Allen]] in the Buccaneers' 33–27 overtime win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 12, 2021 |title=Bills vs. Buccaneers – NFL Box Score – December 12, 2021 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401326534 |access-date= December 12, 2021|website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> He was placed back on injured reserve on January 11, 2022, with an Achilles injury, ending his season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=January 11, 2022 |title=Shaq Barrett Activated, Richard Sherman to IR |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-activate-barrett-sherman-placed-on-injured-reserve-roster-moves |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> He finished the season playing in just five games with three starts, recording 11 tackles, a pass deflection, and one interception.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Sherman 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SherRi00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
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{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|
| Won the [[Super Bowl]]
|-
| style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"|
| Led the league
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| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}
===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="2"| Games
! colspan="4"| Tackles
! colspan="6"| Interceptions
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Comb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sack !! PD !! Int !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! FF !! FR
|-
! [[2011 NFL season|2011]] !! [[2011 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16'''|| 10 || 55 || 47 || 8 || 0.0 || 17 || 4 || 45 || 11.2 || 33 || 0 || 1 || 0
|-
! [[2012 NFL season|2012]] !! [[2012 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16'''|| '''16'''|| '''64''' || '''53''' || 11 || '''1.0''' || style="background:#cfecec;"| '''24''' || '''8''' || 57 || 7.1 || 29 || '''1''' || '''3''' || 1
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|[[2013 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16'''|| '''16'''|| 48 || 38 || 10 || 0.0 || 16 || style="background:#cfecec;"| '''8''' || '''125''' || 15.6 || '''58T''' || '''1''' || 0 || '''2'''
|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16'''|| '''16'''|| 57 || 45 || 12 || 0.0 || 8 || 4 || 81 || 20.2 || 53 || 0 || 1 || 0
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16'''|| '''16'''|| 50 || 33 || 17 || 0.0 || 14 || 2 || 30 || 15.0 || 26 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16'''|| '''16'''|| 58 || 38 || '''20''' || 0.0 || 13 || 4 || 37 || 9.2 || 31 || 0 || 0 ||1
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 9 || 9 || 35 || 25 || 10 || 0.0 || 7 || 2 || 20 || 10.0 || 19 || 0 || 0 || 1
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 San Francisco 49ers season|SF]]
| 14 || 14 || 37 || 30 || 7 ||'''1.0'''|| 4 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 ||1
|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 San Francisco 49ers season|SF]]
| 15 || 15 || 61 || 48 || 13 || 0.0 || 11 || 3 || 65 || '''21.7''' || 31T || '''1''' || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 San Francisco 49ers season|SF]]
| 5 || 5 || 18 || 16 || 2 || 0.0 || 1 || 1 || 18 || 18.0 || 18 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2021 NFL season|2021]] !! [[2021 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|TB]]
| 5 || 3 || 11 || 11 || 0 || 0.0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1
|-
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SherRi00.htm Total] !! 143 !! 136 !! 495 !! 385 !! 110 !! 2.0 !! 116 !! 37 !! 478 !! 12.9 !! 58T !! 3 !! 5 !! 7
|}
==Post NFL career==
On June 14, 2022, it was announced Sherman would become a pregame and postgame analyst for [[NFL on Prime Video|Amazon]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |author-link=Mike Florio |date=June 14, 2022 |title=Richard Sherman officially joins the Amazon Thursday night production |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/richard-sherman-officially-joins-the-amazon-thursday-night-production |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>
Sherman appeared alongside his former teammate [[Marshawn Lynch]] on the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]] show ''[[Stars on Mars]]'', which aired on June 5, 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Scorziello |first=Sophia |date=May 4, 2023 |title=Lance Armstrong, Tinashe Among Cast for Fox Reality Series 'Stars On Mars' |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/stars-on-mars-fox-cast-lance-armstrong-1235603692/ |access-date=February 19, 2024 |work=Variety}}</ref>
In August 2023, it was reported that Sherman will be replacing [[Shannon Sharpe]] as [[Skip Bayless]]'s co-host of the sports debate show ''[[Undisputed (sports show)|Undisputed]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Erin |date=August 7, 2023 |title=Report: Richard Sherman to Join Skip Bayless, 'Undisputed' After Shannon Sharpe Exit |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10085433-report-richard-sherman-to-join-skip-bayless-undisputed-replaces-shannon-sharpe |access-date=August 7, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report}}</ref> Sherman made his debut on ''Undisputed'' on August 28, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Horton |first=Ari |date=August 28, 2023 |title=Seahawks Legend Richard Sherman Makes Debut On 'Undisputed' |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-legend-richard-sherman-makes-debut-on-undisputed |access-date=August 28, 2023 |website=[[Seattle Seahawks|Seahawks.com]]}}</ref>
==Personal life==
On February 5, 2015, four days after [[Super Bowl XLIX]], Sherman's girlfriend gave birth to their first son.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pittman |first=Travis |date=February 5, 2015 |title=Baby Boom! Richard Sherman is a daddy |url=https://www.krem.com/article/sports/nfl/seahawks/baby-boom-richard-sherman-is-a-daddy/293-125959704 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=krem.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Ashley Moss and Sherman were engaged in June 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Larrabee |first=Kirk |date=June 29, 2015 |title=Seattle Seahawks CB Richard Sherman gets engaged |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article/seattle-seahawks-cb-richard-sherman-gets-engaged-37981866/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630191430/http://sea.247sports.com/Bolt/Seattle-Seahawks-CB-Richard-Sherman-gets-engaged-37981866 |url-status=live |archive-date=June 30, 2015 |access-date=April 21, 2016 |website=247Sports.com}}</ref> The couple welcomed their second child, a daughter, on April 16, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 25, 2016 |title=Seahawks' Richard Sherman and fiancée welcome second child |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-richard-sherman-and-fiancee-welcome-second-child/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Sherman and Moss were married on March 28, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fucillo |first=David |date=March 29, 2018 |title=Richard Sherman got married, showed off his dance moves even with Achilles injury |url=https://www.ninersnation.com/2018/3/29/17178070/richard-sherman-wedding-video-dance-floor-achilles |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Niners Nation}}</ref>
Sherman's outspoken personality, tendency for making big plays, and his frequent [[trash-talk]] made him one of the NFL's best-known players of his era.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Eagle |first=Ben |date=January 22, 2014 |title=Richard Sherman's pivotal tip appears on the cover of Sports Illustrated |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/01/22/richard-sherman-seattle-seahawks-sports-illustrated-cover |access-date=November 26, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}</ref> In January 2014, he garnered national attention with a post-game interview made immediately after his tipped pass ensured the Seahawks a victory over the [[San Francisco 49ers]] in the [[2013–14 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 23, San Francisco 49ers 17|2013 NFC Championship game]], in which he labeled himself the "best corner in the game" and called San Francisco wide receiver [[Michael Crabtree]], to whom the decisive pass had been thrown, a "sorry" receiver.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blount |first=Terry |date=June 7, 2014 |title=Richard Sherman on 'Madden' cover |url=http://6abc.com/sports/richard-sherman-on-madden-cover/98819/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=6abc Philadelphia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Eagle |first=Ben |date=January 19, 2014 |title=Richard Sherman calls out Michael Crabtree in all-time postgame interview |url=http://nfl.si.com/2014/01/19/richard-sherman-michael-crabtree-seattle-seahawks/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140120064605/http://nfl.si.com/2014/01/19/richard-sherman-michael-crabtree-seattle-seahawks/ |archive-date=January 20, 2014 |website=SI.com}}</ref> Sherman was featured on the cover of ''[[Madden NFL 15]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brinson |first=Will |date=June 8, 2014 |title=Richard Sherman on 'Madden 15' cover: 'I don't believe in curses' |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/richard-sherman-on-madden-15-cover-i-dont-believe-in-curses/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> Sherman also actively writes for ''[[The Players' Tribune]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richard Sherman |url=https://www.theplayerstribune.com/author/rsherman/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=The Player's Tribune}}</ref>
Sherman has his own [[Charity organization|charity]] called Blanket Coverage – The Richard Sherman Family Foundation.<ref name="nbc sports 2">{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=July 4, 2013 |title=Richard Sherman launches "Blanket Coverage" charity |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/04/richard-sherman-launches-blanket-charity/ |access-date=December 18, 2014 |website=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref> In 2013, Sherman started his charity to help children in [[low-income]] communities by providing them with school supplies and clothing.<ref name="nbc sports 2" /> His foundation was formed to help children across the country achieve academic success.
Sherman is interested in [[cryptocurrency]] and tech stocks and is also an ambassador for the trivia app FleetWit.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Swartz |first=Jon |date=March 16, 2018 |title=Richard Sherman, Like More NFL Stars, Is Playing the Tech Game |url=https://www.barrons.com/articles/richard-sherman-like-more-nfl-stars-is-playing-the-tech-game-1521230600 |access-date=March 19, 2018 |website=Barrons.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Sherman is a co-owner of the Glacier Boyz for the [[Fan Controlled Football]] league. Their first game was on February 13, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Becker |first=Jon |date=January 5, 2021 |title=Ex-Raider Marshawn Lynch, 49ers CB Richard Sherman buy in on new football league |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/01/05/owners-marshawn-lynch-richard-sherman-part-of-fan-friendly-football-league |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US}}</ref>
Sherman owns homes in [[Yorba Linda, California]] and [[Maple Valley, Washington]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leiterg |first=Neil J. |date=May 12, 2015 |title=Seahawks' Richard Sherman slides into summer with new pool |url=https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-richard-sherman-pool-20150512-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Legal issues==
On July 14, 2021, Sherman was arrested in [[Redmond, Washington]] and initially booked on suspicion of burglary domestic violence, a felony charge which was later dropped.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benjamin |first=Cody |date=July 16, 2021 |title=Richard Sherman arrest: Veteran cornerback pleads not guilty to five charges stemming from Seattle incident |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/richard-sherman-arrest-veteran-cornerback-pleads-not-guilty-to-five-charges-stemming-from-seattle-incident/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> Sherman's charges were later updated to include five misdemeanors: second-degree criminal trespass and malicious mischief in the third degree, both with a domestic violence designation, as well as resisting arrest, driving while under the influence, and reckless endangerment of roadway workers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 16, 2021 |title=Sherman pleads not guilty, says he's 'remorseful' |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31828497/prosecutors-hand-five-charges-richard-sherman |access-date=October 4, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Sherman required stitches on his ankle as a result of the officer's deployment of a [[police dog]] to subdue him. He was treated at a hospital prior to being taken to jail.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Green |first1=Sara Jean |last2=Cornwell |first2=Paige |date=July 15, 2021 |title=Richard Sherman waives first court appearance; judge orders his release from jail |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/richard-sherman-waives-first-court-appearance-judge-orders-his-release-from-jail/ |access-date=October 4, 2021 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Gene |date=July 14, 2021 |title=Police: NFL's Richard Sherman tried to break in at in-laws' |url=https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-sports-football-nfl-super-bowl-0b5b8917bfbca83b9fe6bf89593e247e#:~:text=Sherman%20was%20booked%20into%20the,malicious%20mischief%20and%20residential%20burglary.&text=Shortly%20before%201%3A30%20a.m.,Route%20520%20east%20of%20Seattle. |access-date=July 14, 2021 |website=AP News}}</ref> Sherman was booked into the [[King County, Washington|King County]] Correctional Facility in [[Seattle]] just after 6am on July 14, 2021. Sherman was denied bail on the day of his arrest.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 14, 2021 |title=Police: NFL's Richard Sherman Tried to Break in at In-Laws' |url=https://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2021-07-14/nfl-star-richard-sherman-booked-on-domestic-violence-charge |access-date=July 14, 2021 |website=USNews |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> On July 15, 2021, the King County judge ordered Sherman released on his own recognizance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Charles |first=Alfred |date=July 15, 2021 |title=Home surveillance video captures Richard Sherman trying to enter Redmond home |url=https://komonews.com/news/local/richard-sherman-video-shows-football-player-trying-to-enter-redmond-home |access-date=July 15, 2021 |website=KOMO}}</ref> The NFL reportedly activated its [[NFL domestic violence policy|emergency Domestic Violence protocols]] and opened an investigation into the matter to determine appropriate discipline for Sherman on July 14, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 14, 2021 |title=Richard Sherman booked, being investigated for domestic violence case |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31816786/richard-sherman-arrested-domestic-violence-charge-denied-bail |access-date=July 14, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 14, 2021 |title=NFL star Richard Sherman tried to break into in-laws' home, police say |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jul/14/richard-sherman-domestic-violence-charge-seattle |access-date=July 14, 2021 |website=The Guardian}}</ref>
In a March 2022 [[plea bargain]], Sherman pleaded guilty to first-degree negligent driving, second-degree criminal trespass, and speeding in a roadway construction zone. Sherman was placed under court supervision for up to two years and ordered to pay $2,500 in court fees, but serve no additional jail time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Charles |first=Alfred |date=March 7, 2022 |title=Ex-Seahawk Richard Sherman: Guilty pleas to misdemeanor charges in 2021 domestic incident |url=https://komonews.com/news/local/in-plea-deal-richard-sherman-pleads-guilty-to-charges-from-domestic-incident-last-summer |access-date=March 7, 2022 |website=KOMO}}</ref> He was also ordered to pay restitution to his father-in-law, with the amount to be determined at a later date, and to the Department of Transportation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Laine |first=Jenna |date=March 7, 2022 |title=CB Sherman pleads guilty to two misdemeanors |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33447776/richard-sherman-pleads-guilty-two-misdemeanor-charges-july-arrest |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> In addition, Sherman was ordered to undergo 16 hours of [[community service]] along with a DUI course.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sundell |first=Allison |date=March 7, 2022 |title=Ex-Seahawk Richard Sherman sentenced in plea deal |url=https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/ex-seahawk-richard-sherman-sentenced-trespassing-negligent-driving/281-19687ec8-fdc9-4bdf-8da4-57be8eef9acf |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=king5.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=La Rose |first=Adam |date=May 9, 2022 |title=Latest On Richard Sherman |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/05/latest-on-richard-sherman-3 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Pro Football Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref>
On February 24, 2024, Sherman was arrested in Seattle for suspicion of DUI.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-24 |title=Former Seahawk Richard Sherman arrested for DUI |url=https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/richard-sherman-arrested-for-dui-wsp-confirms |access-date=2024-03-15 |website=FOX 13 Seattle |language=en-US}}</ref>
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