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49ers Kick Off Camp July 26, Purdy Starts, Jones Backups

7/24/2026

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Summary

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The San Francisco 49ers begin training camp on July 26 at the SAP Training Center, ending Aug. 12.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan will assess depth while adding receivers Mike Evans, Christian Kirk and linebacker Dre Greenlaw, including a 53-man roster of nine defensive linemen, seven linebackers and six cornerbacks.
Quarterback Brock Purdy will start while Mac Jones backs him on a two-year, $8 million deal paying $4.6 million this year.

History

Historical Context

In 1994, the NFL introduced its first salary cap during the league’s 75th season. The cap forced teams such as the Dallas Cowboys to slash payrolls, reshaping roster construction. By 2024, the San Francisco 49ers under Kyle Shanahan still build their 53-man roster around cap-friendly contracts, showing the reform’s lasting impact.

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Story summary

The San Francisco 49ers begin training camp on July 26 at the SAP Training Center, ending Aug. 12.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan will assess depth while adding receivers Mike Evans, Christian Kirk and linebacker Dre Greenlaw, including a 53-man roster of nine defensive linemen, seven linebackers and six cornerbacks.
Quarterback Brock Purdy will start while Mac Jones backs him on a two-year, $8 million deal paying $4.6 million this year.

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