The 49ers are still keeping the Deebo Samuel situation wide open.
Assistant head coach and offensive line coach Chris Foerster said San Francisco does not have a specific plan for Samuel at this point, even with the veteran receiver back in the mix. New 49ers WR Mike Evans is already sold on what Samuel can add, saying, “I love the way he plays the game.
I think he’s going to bring what he brought to the team before, that energy, that versatility. Hell of a pickup for us.”
San Francisco also got some concerning news in camp with rookie DE Mikail Kamara, who was carted off the field with a potential leg injury. More details have not emerged yet. Foerster also said RB Jordan James may have had his ribs broken when LB Fred Warner punched at the ball during practice, and there is no timetable for James’ return.
Off the field, Adam Schefter reported that Paraag Marathe is leaving the 49ers after 25 years with the organization. He’ll shift his focus to Leeds United and Rangers FC, along with other sports ventures.
In Arizona, the Cardinals are taking a cautious approach with a pair of players who opened the season on the PUP list. HC Mike LaFleur said the team is playing it safe with OLB Josh Sweat and LT Paris Johnson.
LaFleur downplayed Johnson’s issue, saying, “The Paris thing, that is honestly nothing, ” LaFleur said, via PFT. “ It’s really just maintenance.
He’ll be back before you know it. Same thing with Josh.
Seeing him, he’s fired up to be here. He’s in great spirits and feeling good.
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Cardinals DT Walter Nolen also said he’s fine after cutting back some practice work because of a knee “hiccup.” His focus is simple: “Right now we’re not winning no games. As long as I am ready for the season I know what I’ll do on the field.”
The Rams, meanwhile, don’t appear to be making any big change in the backfield workload between Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. ESPN’s Dan Graziano said he hasn’t seen signs of a different distribution during camp in Los Angeles.
Rams GM Les Snead also offered an update on first-round QB Ty Simpson, saying he’s being brought along at a measured pace. “He’s getting brought along probably in a healthy manner compared to a lot of rookie quarterbacks in this league.
Maybe at the old-school pace. But I think it’s been good getting to this point, I think as we get to 11-on-11, put on pads, that’s probably where he comes to life, in those settings.”
Sean McVay said LT Alaric Jackson missed practice Wednesday while getting treatment for a blood clot condition the team has been managing for the last few seasons. “It was exclusively just managing the medicine for the situation he’s dealt with for the last year.” McVay also clarified that G Justin Dedich’s hand injury was a “true accident” and not related to fireworks, adding, “Expecting him to be back in a little bit of time.”
Schefter also reported that former Bills HC Sean McDermott is visiting with the Rams during his time off to see how the team operates, and he has done the same with the Giants.
In Seattle, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer came away with a few notable impressions from Seahawks camp. One of the biggest was that WR Rashid Shaheed’s confidence seems to be growing. Breer said the coaching staff loves Shaheed’s elusiveness and straight-line speed, and there’s even a chance he could be featured on designed “gadget plays.”
Breer also noted that new OC Brian Fleury is bringing the same system as former OC Klint Kubiak, which should help players entering their second year in the system, including Shaheed. On defense, he wrote that third-year DT Byron Murphy II looks poised to take another step in 2026 and could grow into a “Geno Atkins-type” interior rusher.
Fourth-year LB Drake Thomas also drew praise, with Breer describing him as a “real playmaker” and a surefire starter. At safety and corner, second-round S Bud Clark and third-round CB Julian Neal are both in the mix to start right away. Breer said Neal is competing with Nehemiah Pritchett and Noah Igbinoghene for the job opposite Devon Witherspoon.
Breer added that S Ty Okada will get the first shot at replacing S Coby Bryant, who signed with the Bears this offseason. On the injury front, RB Zach Charbonnet’s ACL recovery makes him a “close call” for Week 1, while S Nick Emmanwori’s ankle injury leaves his opener status uncertain.
Macdonald said Emmanwori is attacking the rehab process. “He’s in an adverse situation and he’s attacking it, and that’s all you can ask him to do.
He’s made a lot of progress, which is exciting. … Returns so far, he’s done a great job.
It’s not going to be easy, but he’s just the man for the job.”
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