Overview
- Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and rookie receiver Brenen Thompson repeatedly completed big plays against San Francisco's secondary in a Tuesday joint practice, with Thompson saying the Chargers “tore them up.”
- 49ers leaders Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan said the offense was off its fundamentals after the session and that they were disappointed with how the team finished in live periods.
- Shanahan told reporters he expects “a number” of starters to play in Thursday’s preseason game and said Brock Purdy has a good chance to see snaps as the club looks for an immediate response.
- The 49ers are monitoring injuries from the practice with wide receiver Mike Evans held out for quad tightness and treated cautiously while defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa delivered a strong pass-rush showing.
- Joint practices serve as near-game evaluations and this session crystallizes two pressing needs for the 49ers: shoring up their secondary coverage and cleaning up offensive fundamentals before final roster cuts.