How the mighty have fallen. Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha was once a coveted free agent but after a bad stint with the Eagles and subsequently being picked up the 49ers, he may be let go from there as well. Read more after the jump.
With the loss of CB Chris Culliver due to a torn ACL, it was assumed that Asomugha was practically guaranteed to get a roster spot. Well it turns out that’s not true.
“We didn’t really know what we were getting when we got Nnamdi. He’s had some good days out here and some days where you weren’t sure if he was going to still have it,” defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said, via The Associated Press. “I think we’re kind of in between with him right now. Hopefully he’ll be able to still have some gas left in his tank to go out there and play like he did prior to going to Philadelphia. So, I think the jury is still out there.”
Needless to say, Asomugha’s first week of practice has left a lot to be desired. It’s fairly damning that Fangio can’t tell yet if Asomugha still has gas left in the tank. It’s also no surprise to Eagles fans, who watched Asomugha get toasted on a consistent basis the past two years.
Asomugha’s one-year contract with the 49ers contains no guarantees. While it’s early yet to write him off in a suddenly shaky secondary, Asomugha is sitting squarely on the roster bubble.
