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What we learned as Purdy, 49ers stars gel in preseason tie vs. Raiders originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
LAS VEGAS — Although there was no word of a resolution in the whole Brandon Aiyuk saga, the optics certainly suggested he still is very much a member of the 49ers.
Aiyuk, taking part in a “hold-in” until he has a new contract, made the trip to Las Vegas with the team for the 49ers’ preseason finale.
San Francisco wrapped up its exhibition schedule with a 24-24 tie over the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday night at Allegiant Stadium.
The 49ers last played here on Feb. 11 in Super Bowl LVIII, losing to the Kansas City Chiefs, 25-22, in overtime.
San Francisco hopes to return to the big game this season and begins its long journey back on Monday, Sept. 9, against the New York Jets at Levi’s Stadium.
As the 49ers close in on the regular-season opener, things certainly have not gone as planned this summer.
Aiyuk and All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams have not practiced due to their contract issues. The 49ers remain hopeful both will be on the field for the opener, but how sharp can they be without taking part in training camp?
San Francisco canceled two joint practices with the New Orleans Saints last week when they feared they did not have enough healthy players for the rigorous workouts against another team.
In the 49ers’ preseason game against the Raiders on Friday night, it was all about getting prepared for the start of the regular season.
Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel and George Kittle were the biggest stars to take the field. They exited the game unscathed.
But two key additions to the team’s defense might not have been as fortunate.
Here are the takeaways from the 49ers’ final preseason game:
Injuries at key position
The 49ers have been unable through the years to find a consistent pass-rush threat opposite of Nick Bosa.
This was supposed to be the year.
While Bosa watched the game from the sideline, the 49ers started their next two defensive ends: Leonard…
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Publish date : 2024-08-24 05:19:51
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