The San Francisco 49ers participated in the first of two joint practices with the Denver Broncos at the UCHealth Training Center in Englewood, Colorado. The second practice will take place on Saturday with the 49ers holding a walkthrough, which is closed to the media, on Sunday.
The two teams will face each other in an exhibition game scheduled for Monday night at Mile High Stadium.
Quick Notes
T Joe Staley took part in practice after being limited on Wednesday due to some pectoral soreness.
QB Jimmy Garoppolo bounced back from his five-interception practice on Wednesday by completing eight-straight passes against the Broncos defense to start team drills. Broncos S Justin Simmons later came away with a Garoppolo-thrown interception, his only of the day.
"I just left it a little short, didn't get enough air on it," Garoppolo said. "[Simmons] made a nice play on it."
The 49ers signed CB Quinten Rollins to replace injured CB Greg Mabin (calf), whom the team waived on Friday. Rollins took part in Friday's practice.
Injuries
G Mike Person was seen after practice on crutches and with his left foot in an orthopedic boot, according to multiple reports. A cart later drove him away. Person participated in practice, however, and no one noticed how the injury occurred.
Matt Barrows of The Athletic later reported that Person's injury does not appear to be serious, and the guard may have had his foot wrapped too tightly during practice. There has been no update yet from the 49ers.
The early word on #49ers guard Mike Person and his foot is that it's not serious. He may have had it wrapped too tightly during practice. He did not appear to miss any snaps. No official word from team yet.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) August 16, 2019
Limited in practice: RB Matt Breida (undisclosed), DB Jimmie Ward (collarbone)
Did not practice: DE Ronald Blair (undisclosed - practiced on Wednesday), DE Nick Bosa (ankle sprain), Edge Dee Ford (knee tendinitis), G Joshua Garnett (finger), TE George Kittle (calf), DT D.J. Jones (knee), LB Elijah Lee (thumb), RB Jerick Mckinnon (knee), RB Raheem Mostert (concussion), DT Jullian Taylor (back), WR Trent Taylor (foot), TE Levine Toilolo (shoulder), CB Jason Verrett (ankle sprain), CB K'Waun Williams (knee)
PUP: TE Garrett Celek (back, concussion), C Weston Richburg (knee)
Friday's Practice Reports
The following are in the order in which they were posted.
Cam Inman, Bay Area News Group
Top 5 takeaways from 49ers joint practice with Broncos
Takeaways: Person injury notes. Garoppolo finishes 9-of-14 passing against the Broncos. Denver defense repeatedly taunted WR Dante Pettis, who had multiple drops and "got pancaked" by S Justin Simmons while blocking for RB Tevin Coleman. Broncos defenders also heckled WR Jordan Matthews. LB Fred Warner forced a fumble at the start of team drills.
Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee
49ers Practice Recap: Defensive takeaways travel in joint practice with Broncos
Takeaways: Warner contributed in two takeaways by the 49ers defense. S Tarvarius Moore hauled in his third interception of the past two practices. RB Jeff Wilson had a strong practice and scored rushing and receiving touchdowns during red-zone drills. Biderman had Garoppolo going 10-of-15.
Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle
49ers' practice report: Garoppolo rebounds from 5-INT disaster
Takeaways: Branch also had Garoppolo completing 10-of-15 passes. His interception came on a back-foot throw. The practice was lively, but somehow, a fight never broke out. There were several close calls, though.
12 Observations from 49ers-Broncos Joint Practice: Aug 16
Takeaways: 49ers defense was stout during red-zone drills. S Jaquiski Tartt had a big pass break up at the goal line. DLs Damontre Moore and Jay Bromley each had a run stop behind the line of scrimmage. DT DeForest Buckner had a would-be sack, forcing an incomplete pass from Flacco. LB Malcolm Smith picked off Flacco.
On Social Media
#49ers and #Broncos getting set to begin joint practice work over the next couple of days leading into Monday night's preseason game. pic.twitter.com/8vHayGdQdu
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) August 16, 2019
Still no George Kittle (calf) at today's #49ers practice. Jimmy Garoppolo bounced back from his 5 INT practice Wednesday by completing his first four throws today against Denver's first team defense.
— Chris Biderman (@ChrisBiderman) August 16, 2019
Jimmy Garoppolo has started 4 of 4 vs. Broncos in team drills. Yes, that would mean no INTs. #49ers
— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) August 16, 2019
Jimmy Garoppolo update: 7 of 7 in team drills vs. Broncos. #49ers
— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) August 16, 2019
Jimmy Garoppolo just threw his first incompletion. He's 8 of 9. #49ers
— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) August 16, 2019
Really good practice today from Jeff Wilson Jr.
— Chris Biderman (@ChrisBiderman) August 16, 2019
Jimmy Garoppolo gets picked by S Justin Simmons. Von Miller provided the pressure and came down near Garoppolo's legs as he threw. I have Garoppolo at 9-12 in team drills. #49ers
— Chris Biderman (@ChrisBiderman) August 16, 2019
Jimmy Garoppolo started off hot vs. Broncos, then cooled off. He finished 9-14 with one bad pick.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) August 16, 2019
Starting right guard Mike Person on crutches and with a walking boot on left foot after practice. Did not see him go down during the session.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) August 16, 2019
#49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo was solid in his first chance to play against a different team since returning from ACL injury. Had him 10-of-15 on the day with an interception (though that probably would've been a Von Miller sack in real time). Garoppolo happy to see a different team.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) August 16, 2019
Spent most of the day watching the #49ers offense but did see some for the defense, including another interception for FS Tarvarius Moore against Joe Flacco. Moore would have returned it for a TD. He continues to make compelling case to keep starting job when Ward returns.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) August 16, 2019
Jeff Wilson Jr. is something of a forgotten man in the #49ers running back room but he had a good practice today. He's back from a calf injury and one of few healthy backs at the moment. Should get some work on Monday night.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) August 16, 2019
