49ers kick off training camp with quarterback-receiver connections and defensive highlights

Quarterback Brock Purdy and veteran wide receiver Mike Evans connected on several passes during the San Francisco 49ers' opening day of training camp, including a deep sideline throw that Evans completed against cornerback Deommodore Lenoir. Safety Marques Sigle was slightly late on the play.

The most notable defensive moment came when linebackers Garret Wallow and Jalen Graham combined for an interception of backup quarterback Mac Jones. Wallow deflected the pass intended for Jordan Watkins, and Graham recovered the ball for a return.

Offensive line competition is shaping up, with Connor Colby emerging as the frontrunner for the starting left guard spot after a confident offseason program, according to coaches.

Linebacker Dre Greenlaw returned to practice after re-signing with the team following a season in Denver. Coach Warner said, "It's great having him back. He is one of the best football players I've ever played with," and cautioned against over-excitement early in camp.

Veteran receiver Christian Kirk left the field mid-practice for treatment, and newly signed offensive tackle Vederian Lowe suffered an apparent ankle injury on his third snap and did not return. Rookie Enrique Cruz filled in at left tackle.

Other observations included two interceptions by safety Marques Sigle, rookie receiver De’Zhaun Stribling catching two passes from Jones, and edge rusher Romello Height giving up a completion to Christian McCaffrey on his first coverage snap. Second-year running back Jordan James recorded two receptions from Purdy, while veteran cornerback Jack Jones defended a deep pass intended for Ricky Pearsall.

Defensive tackle Kevin Givens re-signed with the 49ers, filling the roster spot opened by the waiver of Evan Anderson. The team also announced participants for the Bill Walsh Diversity Fellowship, naming coaches Matt Bechtel, Kyan Brumfield, Malik McMorris, Joseph Stone III and Teivis Tuioti.