Nick Bosa and Leonard Floyd will loom on the defensive front’s edges. Yetur Gross-Matos will be the 49ers’ next-man-up in the rotation. That’s just one reason why the 49ers’ depth at defensive end remains a perennial concern.
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Charvarius Ward is the clear No. 1, but other players have been turning heads during practices
The San Francisco 49ers haven't made substantial investments in the offensive line, believing coach Kyle Shanahan’s scheme and a deep group of playmakers can make up for any deficiencies.
Trent Williams, Brandon Aiyuk still remain out while eyeing new contracts
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan is widely viewed as one of the top offensive minds in football.
There was much more intrigue about the players not on the field than the ones taking part in practice.
What is not known is whether Aiyuk will participate in the first practice Wednesday, or refrain from practicing until a contract extension is worked out.
Even if Aiyuk reports to camp on time Tuesday to avoid a daily $50,000 fine, he could opt to work out on the side and steer clear of practices.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers because the two sides haven’t made progress on a new deal.
When the season began, the Giants’ leading vote-getter in All-Star balloting wasn’t even on their major-league roster.