The Good and Not So Good from Day 3 of 49ers Camp: Ricky Pearsall Injures Knee Again
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Key Points:
- Wide receivers Demarcus Robinson, De'Zhaun Stribling, and Jordan Watkins showed promise during Day 3 of 49ers training camp, with Robinson stepping up as a reliable starter in place of injured Ricky Pearsall.
- Linebacker Dre Greenlaw appeared fully healthy for the first time in years, making impactful plays including a forced fumble recovery and touchdown, highlighting his importance to the defense.
- Cornerback Jack Jones continued to impress with his playmaking ability, intercepting his second pass in three days, while nickelback Upton Stout showed strong coverage skills despite not yet facing elite receivers.
- Injuries and underperformance were concerns, with wide receiver Ricky Pearsall sidelined due to a recurring PCL injury possibly requiring surgery, and running back Jordan James missing practice with a fractured rib.
- Quarterbacks Brock Purdy showed good decision-making inside 20 yards but struggled with longer throws, while Mac Jones and Kurtis Rourke had disappointing camps, with Jones throwing multiple interceptions and Rourke looking unlikely to make the roster.
