Left tackle Trent Williams sounds refreshed as he enters his 16th year in the NFL, and he’s using the 49ers’ pass rushers to gauge himself.

One training camp battle that is a pivotal one for the San Francisco 49ers is at the kicker position. The 49ers brought in Greg Joseph to compete with Jake Mood

The early signs from the San Francisco 49ers' top draft pick are good according to future Hall of Famer Trent Williams.

ALLEN PARK — After losing wide receiver Jacob Cowing to an undisclosed injury during Wednesday’s practice, the San Francisco 49ers added to their depth by signing former Detroit Lions receiver Quintez Cephus. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report the news. In a corresponding move, the 49ers waived running back Israel Abanikanda.

Jauan Jennings appears likely to stay with San Francisco as he reports to training camp. If his contract falls through, look at these potential trade partners.

The 49ers recently placed No. 1 wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk on the active/physically unable to perform list (PUP) as he recovers from ACL and MCL tears suffered in Week 7. He remains a candidate for the in-season reserve/PUP list,

“One prominent name that surfaces inside this ideology is Texas quarterback Arch Manning, who some believe will end up being the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft following his 2025 season — if he actually chooses to leave college before his senior year in 2026.”

Brock Purdy put on a clinic to rebound from his two-interception opening practice. Only one of his 14 passes hit the ground — a wise overthrow toward Kittle in traffic over the middle. Most impressive, Purdy beat Robert Saleh’s blitz for a completion to Demarcus Robinson, who has had a stellar start to camp.