NFC West Notes: 49ers, Rams, Seahawks

49ers

• According to Bleacher Report’s Tyler Dunne, 49ers CB Richard Sherman says his plan is to play four more seasons. 
• 49ers GM John Lynch is still committed to QB Jimmy Garoppolo, but acknowledges the team needs to see him on the field: “He needs to play. I don’t care how talented you are, you’re going to go through growing pains playing that position in this league.”
• The Athletic’s Matt Barrows believes this is a critical year for 49ers DC Robert Saleh, as if the defense struggles again he could be let go. 
• Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle expects the 49ers to release LB Malcolm Smith, WR Kendrick Bourne, and G Josh Garnett as a part of their final roster cuts. 
• Branch mentions that 49ers CB Ahkello Witherspoon is competing with CB Jason Verrett to start opposite of Richard Sherman, while D.J. Reed could push K’Waun Williams for the slot role.
• As for a final spot on the active roster, Branch writes that CB Greg Mabin is competing with sixth-round CB Tim Harris.

Rams

• According to the Athletic’s Vincent Bonsignore, Rams QB Jared Goff isn’t worried about his contract status as he heads into the 2019 season eligible for an extension: “Time will take care of it.”

Seahawks

• Despite reporting for training camp, Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner did not practice as he continues negotiations on a contract extension, per Pro Football Talk.
• Seahawks RB Chris Carson practiced during team drills after missing the offseason program following knee surgery (Brady Henderson)
• Seahawks RB C.J. Prosise missed practice with the flu. (Curtis Crabtree)
• Seahawks HC Pete Carroll said DE Ezekiel Ansah will be eased into action in the hopes of being ready for Week 1. (Bob Condotta)
• Ansah is working out and lifting trying to gain strength in his shoulder in time for the season while participating in team walkthroughs. (Crabtree)
• Carroll said the team hoped the time between DL Jarran Reed‘s initial incident meant no suspension, but they always knew a six-game ban was a possibility. (Condotta)
• Seahawks seventh-round DL Demarcus Christmas will miss some time with a back injury. (Crabtree)
• Fourth-round G Phil Haynes will also be out a while following sports hernia surgery. (John Boyle)
• Carroll sounded “optimistic” that TE Will Dissly will be fully recovered by Week 1. (Henderson)