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The most significant news from today was that wide receiver Jalen Hurd indeed suffered a torn ACL on Sunday. His agent, Doug Hendrickson of The Wasserman Group, confirmed that
during an interview on KNBR.
"We know what he went through last year with his back, and the guy's worked as hard as anyone on our team to get back,"
head coach Kyle Shanahan said today while assuming the worst. "For him to get hurt before he actually got to go out there, just a freak thing on air, cutting. I really felt bad for the guy, but he'll be back next year."
RELATED Agent confirms 49ers WR Jalen Hurd tore his ACL, ending his season
Here are some other storylines that weren't reported elsewhere on this site.
Starting cornerback job opposite Sherman
Cornerback
Jason Verrett received significant reps with the first-team defense over the weekend. Emmanuel Moseley, who most assume will start opposite Richard Sherman this season, was asked on Monday what he's been told about the competition at that spot.
"Not much has been said about it," Moseley said. "We're just out there on the field, getting better every day, and the coach is going to choose the best player."
Dealing with the scrutiny of that 3rd-down play in the Super Bowl
All you have to say to a 49ers fan is "3rd-and-15," and that person knows exactly what you are referencing. It's the play that turned things around for the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV.
Patrick Mahomes launched the football downfield and hit an open Tyreek Hill to convert the 3rd down and initiate a comeback.
Moseley, who was covering Hill, was asked about dealing with the scrutiny of that play. His response was short but to the point.
"I just learn from it, move on, and just focus on this year," Moseley responded.
Moseley added that he used the Super Bowl loss as motivation while training this offseason.
Kittle's wife celebrate's star tight end's contract extension
Tight end
George Kittle got married in April of 2019. Now, over a year into the marriage, the Kittle family is financially secure thanks to the five-year, $75 million contract extension the All-Pro signed last week.
Kittle's wife, Claire, shared her thoughts via Instagram over the weekend on her husband's new deal.
"Let's freaking ride @gkittle46," Claire wrote to go along with a photo of the couple embracing on the football field. "The People's TE is in the Bay to stay #85."
"My queen!!!" Kittle replied.
You also have Kittle pushing forward his T-shirt war with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during an interview on NFL Network.
Greenlaw comfortable with how 49ers have addressed COVID-19 concerns
Linebacker
Dre Greenlaw was vocal on social media about his concerns surrounding how the NFL planned to deal with the threat of COVID-19 and ensuring player safety. Now that he is weeks into training camp, many of those concerns have been alleviated.
"I feel very comfortable here in training camp," Greenlaw said on Monday. "The organization has done a good job of just making sure that we wipe everything down, that they've [done] everything necessary to make sure that we're healthy and we're safe.
"You still have some worries going toward the season, but that has definitely been less stressful because they've just done a great job of having the protocols and everything set up around us.
"You never know what could happen in the future, especially going against other guys, but we're here, and I think we all just want to play football at the end of the day."
Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that Dre Greenlaw will receive the Dwight Clark Award this year. The San Francisco 49ers linebacker will take the stage on Thursday, May 16, at the fourth annual Dwight Clark Legacy Series in San Jose to accept the prestigious award.
Each year, a current 49ers player is honored with the Dwight Clark Legacy Award, presented to a player who best exemplifies the late receiver's spirit of teamwork. Linebacker Fred Warner was the recipient last year. Defensive lineman Arik Armstead, now with the Jacksonville Jaguars, was the recipient in 2022, while tight end George Kittle earned the first-ever award in 2021.
"Dre is more than deserving of the 2024 Dwight Clark Award," Warner said of his teammate, per Maiocco. "The
With the NFL Draft just two weeks away, the San Francisco 49ers hosted their annual local pro day at Levi's Stadium. The event showcased 44 players, including four veterans, all vying to impress coaches and team decision-makers and earn a roster spot. The 49ers have 10 selections in the upcoming draft.
NFL local pro days provide draft prospects with ties to the local area an opportunity to showcase their talents to team personnel. These prospects typically hail from nearby colleges or have other connections to the region where the team is based.
Terrell's Son Seeks an Opportunity
Hall of
ESPN insider Adam Schefter recently shared his insights on the situation surrounding San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk during an appearance on the network's "NFL Live" show. Schefter clarified that while Aiyuk would like to remain with the 49ers, his priority is securing a contract that reflects his value, regardless of the team.
When questioned about Aiyuk's desire to stay with the team that selected him in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Schefter responded, "Well, I think his desire to get paid is greater than his desire to stay in San Francisco, wherever that is. If the 49ers want to pay him, I'm sure he'd love to stay in San Francisco. If another team would like to pay him, I'm sure he'd like to go
With the 2024 NFL Draft in the near future, it seems the prevailing thought around the league is that the 49ers will need to address the offensive line. While the Niners do boast one of the league's elite players in LT Trent Williams, the rest of the unit has struggled in spots. In fact, San Francisco's right tackle and both guard positions allowed a pressure percentage of over 20% in 2023.
Former Pro Bowl offensive lineman and current NFL analyst Mark Schlereth joined the No Huddle podcast to discuss the current state of the o-line. He noted that when you force San Francisco out of its comfort zone, the weaknesses upfront tend to show up.
"When they're down, that's where
