Building chemistry with rookie WR
Purdy and rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling have been starting to connect more frequently at training camp, Marc Adams of 49ers Webzone reports.
Purdy will be operating without Ricky Pearsall (knee) for the entirety of the 2026 campaign, and veterans Mike Evans (quadriceps) and Christian Kirk (calf) have been sidelined at practice recently. As a result, the fifth-year QB has gotten to log some added reps with rookie second-rounder De'Zhaun Stribling, most notably connecting on a 50-yard touchdown up the right sideline Monday. Purdy also connected with Deebo Samuel for an explosive play Monday, as the two players look to rebuild their previous chemistry from three seasons together from 2022 to 2024 before Samuel took a one-year detour to Washington in 2025 and then returned to the 49ers as a free agent July 30.
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George Kittle
Increases activity level Monday
Kittle (Achilles) was seen running routes, catching passes and doing conditioning work prior to Monday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Christian McCaffrey
Monday absence downplayed
Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said the 49ers are "just managing" McCaffrey (undisclosed), who missed Monday's practice due to "tightness," Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Christian McCaffrey
Gets day off Monday
McCaffrey won't practice Monday due to "tightness," Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Christian Kirk
Still not practicing
Kirk (calf) remained sidelined at Saturday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Mike Evans
Nearing return to practice
Coach Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers continue to "be smart with" Evans (quadriceps), who didn't practice Saturday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
De'Zhaun Stribling
Back in team drills Saturday
Stribling (hamstring) participated in 11-on-11 team drills during Saturday's training camp practice, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
De'Zhaun Stribling
Limited in return to practice
In his return to practice Thursday, Stribling (hamstring) didn't take part in team drills, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
De'Zhaun Stribling
In uniform Thursday
Stribling (hamstring) is in uniform for Thursday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Kyle Juszczyk
DNP on Wednesday
Juszczyk (finger) did not participate in Wednesday's training-camp session, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Mike Evans
Remains sidelined
Evans (quadriceps) didn't practice Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.