​The San Francisco 49ers officially begin training camp on July 26, entering a season with a roster that looks markedly different from the group that closed out last year. At the center of the team’s plan remains Brock Purdy as the franchise quarterback, while Mike Evans headlines a revamped wide receiver corps and Raheem Morris starts his first full camp as defensive coordinator. Brandon Aiyuk’s unsettled situation still lingers over the organization, waiting to be resolved amid the ongoing roster reshaping.
Last season, the 49ers piled up 437 points, averaging 25.7 per game, yet the offense did not always feel as dominant as those totals suggested. San Francisco stayed competitive, but the shrinking margin for error raised real questions about whether the roster remained elite. I examined that concern earlier this offseason in a piece arguing that while the 49ers are still competitive, they no longer fit the traditional elite mold. Training camp will reveal whether the organization actually solved those issues or merely added more recognizable names.
The 49ers will host 11 open practices at the SAP Performance Facility next to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, with the schedule stretching from late July into August. The practice timetable lists sessions running from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. PT, with gates opening at 9 a.m. PT. Tickets cost $10 for season-ticket members and $20 for non-members, with proceeds benefiting the 49ers Foundation. Children two and under receive free admission. Parking will be available in Red Lot 1 starting at 8 a.m. PT, and a complimentary shuttle will transport attendees to the practice facility.
Several dates carry additional significance. NFL Network’s Back Together Weekend falls on Aug. 1, and Aug. 6 marks the Dwight Clark “87 Day” celebration. The 49ers will also host the Titans for a joint practice on Aug. 11 before their preseason opener.
On the field, Brock Purdy and Mike Evans are among the most closely watched connections entering camp. Evans arrives after an unprecedented streak of 12 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, the longest active run in the league. His proven ability to win outside the numbers gives Purdy a dimension the offense has sometimes lacked. That dynamic matters because San Francisco’s passing game did not always stretch defenses vertically last season. The team still averaged 25.7 points per game, but safeties often played closer to the line of scrimmage, compressing throwing lanes for Purdy and loading the box for Christian McCaffrey. Evans has the potential to alter that geometry, forcing safeties to respect his downfield stroke and, in turn, loosening the middle for George Kittle and others to operate with more efficiency. The addition of Evans could help create the extra space the 49ers need to maximize their passing attack while preserving the unique versatility that defines their offense.