SANTA CLARA – The aftermath of the Super Bowl for the 49ers, an emotionally draining offseason stuffed with contract issues and a horrific life-threatening incident gave method to regular-season practice Tuesday morning.
After a four-day break, the players reconvened for a one-hour session, and it was a who's who of stars in attendance.
Here is a standing report on the important thing people of interest:
Running back Christian McCaffrey: His wrists were bandaged, his white cleats looked fresh and he gave a pre-practice handshake as he dressed for his first workout since suffering a calf strain on Aug. 4. McCaffrey had been figuring out on the side in recent weeks to defend his NFL rushing title. Despite suffering a calf strain within the second-to-last game of last 12 months's regular season at Washington, he didn’t appear to be affected through the playoffs.
Left Tackle Trent Williams: Williams donned his No. 71 jersey again for his fifteenth NFL season, showed up for practice, tied his cleats with the assistance of an equipment cart after which exchanged bear hugs with running backs coach Bobby Turner and strength coach Dustin Perry. His private jet arrived from Houston at 3:34 a.m. while his agent, Vincent Taylor, finalized the contract details that may end his strike that has cost him greater than $4 million in fines.
Wide Receiver Brandon Aiyuk: A very dynamic move? That's what it looked like within the 5-minute media window as he zigzagged through his teammates within the stretch line. The agreement on a normal contract extension (4 years, $120 million) last Thursday brought the 49ers' best receiver back to the team since 2023.
Wide Receiver Ricky Pearsall: Just three days after being shot within the chest by an attempted robbery in Union Square, Pearsall is on the 49ers facility, and coach Kyle Shanahan briefly chatted with him outside the load room as practice began. The rookie just isn’t practicing and has been suspended for at the very least the primary 4 games. He was also within the 49ers weight room on Monday, talking with team members concerning the incident, radio analyst Tim Ryan said on KNBR 680-AM. Pearsall was released from San Francisco General Hospital a day after the incident, and the 49ers placed him on the reserve/non-football injured list on Monday.
Wide Receiver Jauan Jennings: He has returned to training after his preseason and training time were cut short two weeks ago on account of an oblique injury.
Running back Isaac Guerendo: The rookie speedster continues to work part-time. He was held out of shape after suffering a groin strain in his preseason debut, wherein he accomplished a 93-yard kick return. A hamstring injury in the primary practice of camp kept him out of shape for 4 weeks.
Defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos: He has not been seen at practice since injuring his right knee within the last preseason game on August 23, putting his regular-season debut for the 49ers in query.
Cornerback Isaac Yiadom: He could be the 49ers' third cornerback practicing, a positive sign after his return last week from an ankle injury that sidelined him for nearly two weeks.
Left Guard Aaron Banks: He is recovering from surgery on the little finger of his left hand three weeks ago and has been unable to coach since.
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NEW NUMBERS
0: Cornerback Renardo Green
6: Security Malik Mustapha
19: Wide receiver Jacob Cowing
31: Running back Isaac Guerendo
81: Wide receiver Trent Taylor (practice squad)
84: Wide receiver Terrace Marshall (practice squad)
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NOTES
On the 49ers roster, rookie Jacob Cowing is listed because the 49ers' punt returner with Ronnie Bell as his backup. The 49ers have Jordan Mason, Isaac Guerendo and Bell on the roster as kick returners.
Linebacker DaShaun White was signed to the practice squad; wide receiver Tay Martin was released.
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