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49ers Kick Off Camp, Add Mike Evans, Trim Cap

7/14/2026

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49ers Training

The San Francisco 49ers begin training camp, with all players reporting by July 28.
The team signed wide receiver Mike Evans on March 12 to replace Deebo Samuel.
Safety Marques Sigle challenges Ji'Ayir Brown for the role after Brown posted a 61.7 PFF grade.
Quarterbacks Kurtis Rourke and Adrian Martinez vie for the third-string quarterback position.
Brandon Aiyuk stays on the reserve/left squad list, receiving no salary and freeing cap space.

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Robinson Faces Release

Demarcus Robinson faces release as the 49ers revamp the receiving corps.
He posted 276 yards and six catches for 111 yards and a touchdown in the Wild Card.
His $4 million salary counts against the cap only if he makes Week 1, creating a risk.
Younger receivers Mike Evans, De'Zhaun Stribling, Ricky Pearsall, Christian Kirk and Jordan Watkins (24, $1.2 million) lead the depth chart, prompting fans to hope he finds a club.

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49ers Training

The San Francisco 49ers begin training camp, with all players reporting by July 28.
The team signed wide receiver Mike Evans on March 12 to replace Deebo Samuel.
Safety Marques Sigle challenges Ji'Ayir Brown for the role after Brown posted a 61.7 PFF grade.
Quarterbacks Kurtis Rourke and Adrian Martinez vie for the third-string quarterback position.
Brandon Aiyuk stays on the reserve/left squad list, receiving no salary and freeing cap space.

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