Day one of San Francisco 49ers training camp just kicked off, and already the Brock Purdy and Mike Evans connection is sparking. This wasn’t some quiet walk-through; Purdy hit Evans on a long gain with Deommodore Lenoir in coverage, immediately showing why Evans took less money to play in Kyle Shanahan’s offense.
Chemistry Blazing Early
Forget easing into things, Purdy and Evans are already looking like they’ve been playing together for years. Their skill sets just blend, and you know what that means: expect more long gains all season long. With Evans anchoring that receiving group, he needs to be ready for Week 1 in Australia. That first-day performance, coupled with his teammates calling him “unguardable,” just sends the hype for the 49ers’ 2026 offense into absolute overdrive. You can practically hear the engines revving for that first game.
OL and Secondary Battles Heating Up
It wasn’t all highlights; there are some real battles brewing. The left guard spot is wide open, and Connor Colby is getting the first crack at it. This isn’t a shocker, as the 49ers are giving the guy they brought in last season, who got pushed into duty in 2025, the initial look. OL coach and acting head coach Chris Foerster confirmed it, saying veteran Robert Jones will get his reps, but Sunday was all Colby. While you can’t truly evaluate the trenches without pads, they want Colby to get that first shot during the install period. It’s a spot that needs to be filled, so keep an eye on it.
And talk about competition, the safety position has three players fighting for two spots. Ji’Ayir Brown, Marques Sigle, and Malik Mustapha were all over the field during team periods. Brown held his spot, while Sigle and Mustapha rotated at the same position. It’s clear these guys are going to be battling it out, trying to prove they deserve those starting roles.
The 49ers started camp with relative health, aside from four on PUP and Nate Hobbs surprisingly missing. They did see OT Vederian Lowe and WR Christian Kirk leave practice with “not major” injuries, which is a relief. With the Purdy-Evans connection already firing and positional battles underway, the 49ers are definitely setting the tone for their season, which kicks off with a massive Week 1 trip to Australia.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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