It was almost a foregone conclusion that the likes of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey and defensive back Jimmie Ward would leave San Francisco once the market opened.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/vincentfrank/2023/03/13/san-francisco-49ers-add-javon-hargrave-lose-jimmy-garoppolo-as-free-agency-opens/

Jack: Yeah, and they really do need to add some cornerbacks with the losses of Jimmie Ward and also Emanuel Mosley.

Source: https://goldengatexpress.org/102080/latest/sports/the-chomp-senior-eche-okeke-shares-his-experience-on-closing-out-his-final-season-at-sf-state/

Other notable free agents who could fit the Patriots’ needs include Jimmie Ward, Juan Thornhill, Tashaun Gipson and Julian Love.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/02/patriots-safety-outlook-devin-mccourty-decision-looms-large/

The best chance occurred on the final offensive play of the first quarter against the 49ers, when Brown toasted cornerback Jimmie Ward.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/super-bowl/2023/02/10/can-chiefs-quarterback-win-super-bowl-by-himself-against-balanced-eagles/