NFC West Notebook: Irvin makes awful April Fools' joke; Willis's bonus remains a mystery
Every Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the NFC West Notebook.
Seattle Seahawks
Sherman inspires Compton students. Richard Sherman returned to his alma mater, Dominguez High School in Compton, Calif., to great fanfare. The All-Pro cornerback took in an AP geometry class and spoke about the values of hard work and perseverance.
Irvin makes terrible DUI joke. Bruce Irvin incorrectly judged the spirit of April Fools' Day, making a terrible joke about driving under the influence. He later revealed it was a joke and was immediately scrutinized by fans and media alike.
Seahawks re-sign Tukuafu, Williams. Seattle retained fullback/defensive end Will Tukuafu and defensive lineman Jesse Williams by re-signing both players Wednesday.
Arizona Cardinals
Martin will likely move to outside linebacker. Kareem Martin spent last season on the Cardinals' defensive line, but head coach Bruce Arians plans to use him at outside linebacker for the upcoming campaign.
Acho reflects positively on tenure with Arizona. Sam Acho signed with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday, leaving the Cardinals after four seasons. Acho reflected fondly on his time with the club and is considering buying a home in Phoenix.
Cardinals sign Harnish. Looking for more depth at quarterback, the Cardinals signed Chandler Harnish on Tuesday. Harnish previously played for the Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings.
San Francisco 49ers
49ers re-sign Bishop. The San Francisco 49ers re-signed linebacker Desmond Bishop on Tuesday. Bishop was signed by the team in December and won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers in 2010.
Willis's signing bonus a mystery. After retiring unexpectedly at the end of the season, Patrick Willis created a void at inside linebacker. It remains unclear whether he'll have to return his signing bonus, akin to Chris Borland voluntarily surrendering the majority of his upon retiring.
49ers become fans of Curry. Steph Curry crossed over Chris Paul pretty badly on Tuesday, causing the Clippers' point guard to fall over and go viral. Members of the 49ers supported their fellow Bay Area star.
St. Louis Rams
Rams re-sign Barnes. The St. Louis Rams re-signed center Tim Barnes on Wednesday, adding stability to their offensive line. Barnes started four games in 2013.
Fans remain concerned about possible relocation. It's been strongly speculated that the Rams may move to Los Angeles, drawing ire from the St. Louis faithful. A number of fans spoke to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch about their concern over the Rams possibly leaving town.
Auburn duo continues to improve in St. Louis. St. Louis selected Greg Robinson and Tre Mason out of Auburn in last summer's NFL draft. Both players had a slow start to their rookie seasons, but saw continued improvement as the year went on. They spoke to the team's official website about their first NFL campaign.