Former NFL star Richard Sherman was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the Washington State Patrol.

In a probable cause statement, trooper Jordan Hazzard-Thomas, who helped respond to the traffic stop, reported talking to Sherman and noticing "the odor of intoxicants" and that Sherman's eyes appeared to be "bloodshot and watery."

More than a week after firing Steve Wilks, the San Francisco 49ers could be nearing an announcement on his replacement at defensive coordinator.

According to the report, "Hear the 49ers might be closing in on a DC. Not sure when there'll be an announcement, but could be soon."

There has been little or no reporting on candidates for the job, although some believe it could be former Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley.

Running back Mike Davis, who played for six NFL teams in eight seasons, announced his retirement on Monday, his 31st birthday.

Davis had 2,052 rushing yards with 14 touchdowns and 1,066 receiving yards with four touchdowns in a career with Seattle, San Francisco, Carolina, Atlanta, Chicago and Baltimore.

The Washington Commanders are hiring Anthony Lynn to serve as their run game coordinator, according to a source.

Lynn was the San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach/running backs the past two seasons.

The Commanders also have finalized their front office by hiring Lance Newmark from the Detroit Lions and reassigning former general manager Martin Mayhew, per a source.

The San Francisco 49ers have fired Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator.

Wilks was in his first season with the 49ers and the team finished with the fourth ranked defense in terms of DVOA. 

San Francisco's previous two defensive coordinators, Robert Saleh and DeMeco Ryans, left the organization for head coaching jobs. 

Brandon Aiyuk is entering the fifth and final season of his rookie contract and sounds uncertain if his future will be with the San Francisco 49ers.

“If that’s the right move, yeah,” said Aiyuk when asked if he hopes to remain with the 49ers. 

Aiyuk caught 75 balls for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns last season.

Klint Kubiak has reached a deal with the New Orleans Saints to become the team's next offensive coordinator, according to a report.

Kubiak, 36, had served as the San Francisco 49ers' offensive passing game specialist under Kyle Shanahan.

Prior to joining the 49ers in 2023, Kubiak spent 2022 as the Denver Broncos' quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator.

If Kirk Cousins lands elsewhere, the Minnesota Vikings could turn to someone like Sam Darnold in free agency, according to a report.

The report labeled Minnesota's likely quarterback target as a "more economical veteran."

Darnold, a former No. 3 overall pick, played minimally as Brock Purdy's backup with the San Francisco 49ers.

While the Kansas City Chiefs said they had a prepared strategy in the event that the Super Bowl went to overtime, multiple San Francisco 49ers players admitted they were not even aware of the rules.

"I didn't even know about the new playoff overtime rule, so it was a surprise to me," defensive lineman Arik Armstead said. "I didn't even really know what was going on in terms of that."

Sunday night's game was the second of 58 Super Bowls to be tied after regulation. It was the first played under new overtime rules that ensure both teams get a chance to possess the ball before the game ends -- unless the first drive in OT ends with a safety.

This differs from the rules governing overtime in the regular season, where the game ends if the first team to possess the ball scores a touchdown.

After winning the overtime coin toss Sunday, the 49ers elected to receive the ball to start the extra period. But their 13-play drive ended with Jake Moody's 27-yard field goal and set the stage for Mahomes, who orchestrated his own 13-play drive punctuated by a game-winning 3-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman that sealed the Chiefs' 25-22 victory.

"You know what? I didn't even realize the playoff rules were different in overtime," Niners fullback Kyle Juszczyk said. "I assume you just want the ball to score a touchdown and win.

"I guess that's not the case. I don't totally know the strategy there. We hadn't talked about it, no."

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw suffered a torn left Achilles tendon in Sunday's 25-22 Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, coach Kyle Shanahan said after the game.

Greenlaw's injury happened after a San Francisco punt with 9:26 left in the second quarter. Greenlaw was not on the field for the punt and was simply running back onto the field for the next defensive series when he went down after taking a step toward the field.