San Francisco 49ers

Two players that the 49ers expect big things from on the defensive end – DeForest Buckner and Jimmie Ward – have missed time due to injury, and are working their way back to full strength before the September 10 season opener versus the Carolina Panthers.

Brooks has started for the 49ers since the 2011 season. He amassed 51.5 sacks in his eight seasons with San Francisco, and led or was tied for the team lead in sacks since the 2013 season.

Solomon Thomas was the first draft selection that John Lynch made as general manager of the San Francisco 49ers. So far, there’s been no buyer’s remorse on Lynch’s end.

Ward mostly lined up as the nickel back in his first two seasons under Jim Harbaugh and Jim Tomsula, before switching to cornerback under Chip Kelly last season. Now, with Kyle Shanahan and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh holding the reins, Ward is being prepared to play the free-safety role for the first time in his professional career.

Hyde is different stylistically than Shanahan’s running backs in Atlanta, Tevin Coleman and Devonta Freeman, and NFL Flims’ senior producer Greg Cosell believes that while Hyde has the tools to be successful, there is another young running back on the roster who might be a better fit.

A video posted by the 49ers’ Twitter account on Thursday showed an undrafted rookie taking snaps with the first team offense, as first pointed out by the keen eye of 49ers beat writer Matt Maiocco.

Kyle Shanahan may be looking to reunite with a member of last year’s NFC champions.

49ers beat writer extraordinaire Matt Maiocco hopped on KNBR for the first time in years on Monday afternoon and broke down what he’s seen from the 49ers through training camp and the first two preseason games.

Two weeks ago, the San Francisco 49ers announced the hiring of assistant coach Katie Sowers, who became only the second full-time female assistant coach in the history of the NFL.

Playing with a chip on his shoulder, Boldin became an immediate fan favorite in an explosive debut with San Francisco on September 7.