San Francisco 49ers released former Spartan CB Darqueze Dennard on Monday

Former Michigan State football star Darqueze Dennard is looking for a new home in the NFL

Former Michigan State football star Darqueze Dennard is looking for a new home in the NFL.

Dennard was released by the San Francisco 49ers on Monday afternoon, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. Dennard was a former first round pick, and star cornerback for the Spartans in the early to mid 2010s.

Dennard is entering his ninth season in the NFL, with the first six coming in Cinncinati as a Bengal. He has since played for the Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. Dennard has appeared has appeared in 87 career games, including 30 starts.

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