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49ers Players Preview Preseason Week 2 Matchup vs. Saints

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Brock Purdy - In line to suit up Sunday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that most of the 49ers' starters, including Purdy, will play 1-to-2 possessions during Sunday's preseason contest versus the Saints, Cam Inman of...

Impact After sitting out San Francisco's exhibition opener last Saturday at Tennessee, Purdy and healthy starters like WR Deebo Samuel will be out there this weekend. However, regulars like RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) and WR Brandon Aiyuk seem unlikely to see the field Saturday, barring the latter's contract dispute receiving clarity before then. Purdy is coming off a 2023 campaign in which he completed 69 percent of his passes for 4,280 yards, 31 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while adding 144 yards and two more scores on the ground in 16 regular-season games.

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Are Brock Purdy's continuous camp woes something or nothing? l First Things First

Are Brock Purdy's continuous camp woes something or nothing? l First Things First

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Christian McCaffrey - Ramping up activity level McCaffrey (calf) increased his activity level on the side field at practice Thursday and seems to be getting closer to a return, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McCaffrey also ran some half-speed routes on the side Thursday, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. The star running back is expected to sit out all of San Francisco's preseason games while he works his way back from a calf strain suffered early August, but at this point there don't seem to be any serious concerns about his Week 1 status. McCaffrey still has over three weeks to get healthy before San Francisco's regular-season opener against the Jets on Monday, Sept. 9.

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Chiefs, Lions headline Nick Wright's top NFL rosters for 2024

Nick Wright breaks down the five best NFL rosters heading into the 2024 season. See how the top five rank.

Chiefs, Lions headline Nick Wright's top NFL rosters for 2024

2024 NFL preseason Week 2 odds, lines, spreads

NFL preseason is underway! Check out the odds, lines and spreads for every game during Week 2 of the 2024 NFL preseason.

2024 NFL preseason Week 2 odds, lines, spreads

Biggest challengers to a Chiefs three-peat: No. 4, Brock Purdy’s 49ers

FOX Sports is ranking the QBs and teams best equipped to stop Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs from three-peating. No. 4 on our list: Brock Pu...

Biggest challengers to a Chiefs three-peat: No. 4, Brock Purdy’s 49ers

Madden NFL 25 ratings: Highest rated players at each position

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Madden NFL 25 ratings: Highest rated players at each position

Eagles getting bet to come out of top-heavy NFC: 'One of our worst decisions'

The 49ers have been the cream of the crop in the NFC, but can they run it back? Sammy P discussed the NFC betting market with a bookmaker, p...

Eagles getting bet to come out of top-heavy NFC: 'One of our worst decisions'

HC Jim Harbaugh offered Colin Kaepernick a Chargers coaching position

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh offered former NFL QB Colin Kaepernick a spot on his coaching staff.

HC Jim Harbaugh offered Colin Kaepernick a Chargers coaching position

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Who are the NFL's 10 best cornerbacks? FOX Sports' staff of NFL writers ranked players throughout the league and wrote about what makes them...

2024 Best NFL cornerbacks: Sauce Gardner, Patrick Surtain Jr. lead rankings

Brandon Aiyuk appears at 49ers practice as a spectator as his 'hold in' enters a 4th week

Star receiver Brandon Aiyuk was back out at San Francisco 49ers practice as a spectator as his contract hold in enters a fourth week still in search of a resolution

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Nick Wright lists his Top 5 Rosters in the NFL | First Things First

Nick Wright lists his Top 5 Rosters in the NFL | First Things First

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Joshua Dobbs - Competing for backup role Dobbs will compete with Brandon Allen for the No. 2 quarterback role in San Francisco this preseason, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 49ers' star-studded roster has created no controversy over who will start come Week 1, leaving the battle to be Brock Purdy's backup as the key competition this preseason. Dobbs performed well in the team's first preseason contest, completing 70 percent of his passes for 146 yards and a rushing touchdown. The journeyman's lone turnover came on a failed Hail Mary attempt, so we won't hold that against him. The key takeaway from Saturday's exhibition was that Dobbs entered the contest in the second half after Allen (53.8 completion percentage for 98 yards). The two veteran backups will continue to prove their worth as the start of the regular season approaches.

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J.J. McCarthy and other NFL injuries that could impact 2024 season

In light of J.J. McCarthy's season-ending injury, here's eight hurt players who could deeply diminish expectations of their teams come Week...

J.J. McCarthy and other NFL injuries that could impact 2024 season

Brandon Aiyuk - Still talking with Niners The 49ers are trying to work out a contract with Aiyuk but also have agreed to parameters of a trade with the Steelers, ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's the latest turn in a lengthy, ongoing drama, with ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reporting that a trade to Pittsburgh is "one phone call away." The 49ers previously discussed deals with the Browns and Patriots, but reports suggested negotiations fell through due to Aiyuk's hesitance about signing a long-term deal with either team. He's apparently willing to go to Pittsburgh, which essentially leaves everyone waiting on the 49ers to either complete a trade or meet Aiyuk's contract demands. It's possible the Steelers eventually rescind their offer if San Francisco's front office continues to drag things out with the effort to convince Aiyuk to take less than what Pittsburgh is offering.

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NFC breakout candidates: A new potential star for every team

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NFC breakout candidates: A new potential star for every team

49ers, Brandon Aiyuk reportedly not far apart on a deal

The Brandon Aiyuk saga might be nearing the finish line. The latest report has the 49ers and their star receiver being "not that far apart"...

49ers, Brandon Aiyuk reportedly not far apart on a deal

Frank Darby - Moves to IR Darby (undisclosed) reverted to the 49ers' reserve/injured list Tuesday after clearing waivers, per the NFL transaction log.

Impact Darby will now be forced to sit out for the 2024 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with San Francisco. The 2021 sixth-round wide receiver has played in 16 regular-season games across his three-year career as a member of the Falcons, operating mostly on special teams.

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49ers and Steelers have deals ready for Brandon Aiyuk, who should sign him? | Speak

49ers and Steelers have deals ready for Brandon Aiyuk, who should sign him? | Speak

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Aaron Rodgers, Josh Allen, Tua highlight Nick's Top 5 QBs under most pressure l First Things First

Aaron Rodgers, Josh Allen, Tua highlight Nick's Top 5 QBs under most pressure l First Things First

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10 Most valuable NFL franchises: Cowboys valued at over $10 billion

The Dallas Cowboys topped a whopping $10 billion for the first time in Sportico's annual NFL team valuations. See who else made the top 10 m...

10 Most valuable NFL franchises: Cowboys valued at over $10 billion

2025 Super Bowl LIX odds: 49ers, Chiefs co-favorites; Seahawks surging

NFL preseason is underway, which means Super Bowl odds are on the move. Check out the latest lines, as the regular season kicks off in three...

2025 Super Bowl LIX odds: 49ers, Chiefs co-favorites; Seahawks surging

Kalia Davis - Set for extended absence Davis is slated to have knee surgery and will miss half the 2024 campaign, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Davis played in San Francisco's preseason opener Saturday against Tennessee and recorded two tackles, including a sack. However, he suffered a knee injury in the contest and is now expected to miss extended time for the third straight season. Davis didn't play in his rookie campaign due to a knee issue and missed the final three weeks of the regular season as well as all of the playoffs last year due to an ankle injury.

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Jon Feliciano - Week-to-week with knee injury Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that Feliciano is considered week-to-week due to knee soreness, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Feliciano did not play in Saturday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Titans. With both Feliciano and Spencer Burford (hand) on the shelf, Lombardi posits that Dominick Puni is in line to receive first-team reps at right guard.

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