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49ers Open Veterans Camp With Contact Restrictions as Battles Begin

Jauan Jennings’s push for a contract extension looms over the camp’s opening sessions.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan talks with quarterback Brock Purdy (13) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 23-17. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
The 49ers’ Jacob Cowing is among a number of young wide receivers who could get a long look in camp as Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall deal with injuries, Jauan Jennings seeks a new contract and Demarcus Robinson faces a potential suspension from the NFL after his offseason DUI conviction.
The 49ers’ biggest free-agent signing of the offseason was a surprise in Luke Farrell, but he gives the offense another blocker and a capable backup to tight end George Kittle.
San Francisco 49ers fans watch a training camp practice at the practice facility at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, July 26, 2024. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)

Overview

  • San Francisco’s veterans reported Tuesday as training camp opened under NFL rules barring contact until after four non-padded sessions.
  • Coaches will monitor Christian McCaffrey closely in pads for the first time since spring to gauge his recovery and workload.
  • Wide receiver Jauan Jennings has demanded a contract extension before camp or indicated he will request a trade.
  • Robert Saleh takes over defensive duties with fresh schemes and rookie integration shaping position battles.
  • Alfred Collins aims to rejoin practice after his calf strain, while Demarcus Robinson and Deommodore Lenoir face potential suspensions and Jake Moody competes with Greg Joseph for the kicking role.