49ers practice report: Rookie WR Jordan Watkins shows off 4.37 speed in pads (paywall)
“With neither Deommodore Lenoir (unknown) nor Renardo Green (hamstring), the team’s presumptive starters at cornerback, present at practice, Dallis Flowers repped with the same unit as All-Pro talents Fred Warner and Nick Bosa a day removed from his impressive 1-on-1 rep that drew praise from defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Lenoir. A low-profile offseason signing, Flowers, 27, displayed what Saleh called
“perfect technique” to lock up Watkins and secure an interception.
A lack of cornerback depth in the wake of Charvarius Ward’s offseason departure leaves room for a guy like Flowers, who appeared in 23 games and made five starts through three seasons with the Colts, to add value.”
How did 49ers’ Jason Pinnock get his stuff together after early career wake-up call? (paywall)
“Everything has a specific place in Jason Pinnock’s ultra-tidy locker.
The San Francisco 49ers safety’s short-sleeved shirts must be hung separately from the long-sleeved. There’s a certain spot for sweaters, mouthpieces, gloves, shirts and shorts …
“It all has to be arranged in its area,” Pinnock said.
And if it’s not?
“Then I can’t leave the building,” Pinnock explained. “I can’t help it.”
Pinnock’s meticulousness didn’t translate into all areas of his job after he entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick of the Jets in 2021. He was waived before the start of his second season, 16 months after he was drafted, and the dismissal served as a wake-up call to, well, get his stuff together.”
49ers announce Jaylon Allen signing, place Tarron Jackson on IR
“In 2025 with the Showboats, he appeared in 10 games (nine starts) and registered 27 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one tackle for loss, and one forced fumble.
A 25-year-old native of Humble, TX, Allen attended the University of Memphis for five seasons (2019-23), where he appeared in 60 games and registered 150 tackles, 13.0 sacks, five passes defensed, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, and one interception, and was named Second-Team All-AAC in 2023.”
Klay Kubiak provides 49ers training camp updates
“San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak spoke to reporters on Tuesday, before the team’s sixth practice of training camp. Here is everything he had to say.”
Did the 49ers find another late-round gem at running back? Jordan James continues to impress (paywall)
“Coach Kyle Shanahan said James “hits the holes hard,” and offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak has been impressed with how the rookies are learning to pick up blitzes.
“You’re just looking (to see) that they’re on their technique, that they’re sticking their face in there and being physical, being stout,” Kubiak said Tuesday. “They’re doing a good job.”
Rehabbing Brandon Aiyuk helping 49ers wide receivers on field, behind the scenes
“It’s been awesome. He’s out there every day,” 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said of Aiyuk. “He’s with those guys. He’s very much a part of the position group, meaning he’s not just isolated doing his rehab. Being around the building, he’s been in individual drills with them. He’s on the field. When we’re in meetings, he’s engaged. When we’re in walk-throughs, he’s with those guys.”
Aiyuk has been observed going through some of the motions of the receivers during drills at a much-reduced speed as he continues his physical therapy.
Why Ricky Pearsall’s surge to end 2024 NFL season excites 49ers OC Klay Kubiak
“I just think the more Ricky’s out there, the more you see him with his route-running, how more polished it can become,” Kubiak said. “As the year went on last year, he just got so much better against man-to-man coverage. The more man coverage you see, the more physical DB play you see, Ricky gets better.”
Kawakami: Mykel Williams, Ricky Pearsall, and a 49ers camp with early momentum (paywall)
“It was good, at least from the media point of view, to hear Saleh give more detailed and impassioned answers Monday than he did in his first 49ers stint as defensive coordinator. Several people who know Saleh well always tell me that he’s an incredibly thoughtful and interesting guy away from the microphone. I’ve heard many stories about his great debates with Shanahan over the years.
But other than Mike McDaniel in his one colorful season with the 49ers’ offensive coordinator title, Shanahan assistants tend to keep things as bland as possible at the podium, likely for fear of saying something the head coach really doesn’t want them to say.
So I don’t expect Saleh to suddenly elocute about literature and music or crack jokes like McDaniel, who had extra liberty as Shanahan’s closest, zaniest, longest-tenured aide. But Saleh held multiple pressers a week in front of the New York media for three-plus seasons as Jets coach. He’s more than established in the NFL. He’ll be a head coach again if things break right for him and the 49ers over the next few years. It’s time for Saleh to be a little looser at his weekly pressers, and I believe that’s happening, too.”
Veteran wide receiver Russell Gage focused on earning Brock Purdy’s trust
“Plays like that mean a lot to me,” Gage said. “For him to put it up there, he’s throwing it in anticipation I’m going to be there. And him putting up there is also in anticipation I’m going to go up and get it. That meant a lot to me and builds confidence moving forward that he’ll let something like that fly for me.”....Gage played cornerback for two seasons at LSU before moving to wide receiver. He said he uses that experience of playing defense to better set up cornerbacks because he remembers what gave him problems as a cover man.
Gage said his elevated play in training camp is a result of having a better understanding of Kyle Shanahan’s offense and latching onto what Purdy expects from his receivers.
“Once I understand what they’re trying to get, as far as play wise, and what Brock wants on certain plays, being at the right place at the right time, once I understand that, I’m always going to play a lot faster,” Gage said.”
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