49ers’ first day in pads: Tempers flare, De’Zhaun Stribling keeps impressing

Key Points:

• San Francisco 49ers' training camp practice featured intense physicality and competitive skirmishes, notably involving Christian McCaffrey and linebackers Dre Greenlaw and Fred Warner, reflecting a balance between intensity and discipline early in camp.
• The team is monitoring receiver Ricky Pearsall’s aggravated PCL injury, with surgery a possibility that could sideline him for the 2026 season, while rookie receiver De’Zhaun Stribling impressed quarterbacks and coaches with his strong practice performances.
• Quarterback Brock Purdy led the team in red zone efficiency, throwing a touchdown, while Mac Jones showed improvement after shoulder soreness limited his offseason participation.
• Defensive line one-on-one drills highlighted standouts like Keion White and rookies Mikail Kamara and James Thompson Jr., with notable performances from third-round rookie Romello Height despite tough matchups.
• Head coach Kyle Shanahan is making progress in his concussion recovery and spent significant time observing practice; the team also completed roster moves including signing tight end Josiah Deguara, receiver Trenton Irwin, and welcoming Deebo Samuel pending a physical.