As Spencer Burford transitions to Trent Williams’ backup at left tackle, the 49ers might need his versatility to compensate for injuries at guard.

The 49ers kicker was on his way to being a shaky summer storyline until two kicks in the final minute bought him some breathing room.

"If the 49ers want to lighten Christian McCaffrey's workload, they must add a durable running back to the rotation," Moton wrote. "Robinson can grind out yards between the tackles, which would allow McCaffrey to stay fresh for the length of the regular season."

The San Francisco 49ers could cut ties with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk depending on his performance following his return during the 2025 season.

The San Francisco 49ers on Monday had tryouts with three wide receivers, but the most notable name was the quarterback who threw the passes.

There have been multiple moments captured on TV broadcasts this preseason that show Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh with Lance on the sideline, uplifting him after key moments. It's that type of belief in a player that can truly help turn around a career that was in a bit of a messy spot.

Trey Lance has had a solid preseason for the Los Angeles Chargers and has his eyes on a win over his former team, the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3.

Puni, a third-round pick of the 49ers last year, played a key role for the team as a rookie. The 25-year-old played a team-high 1,078 offensive snaps, allowing just three sacks, along with 35 pressures and 32 hurries, according to Pro Football Focus.

Some of the team’s injuries in the preseason are just bad luck. Knee injuries to Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos last year and injuries to Corey Kiner (high ankle) and Dominick Puni (knee) this month aren’t part of any systemic issue. They’re just misfortune.

The second preseason game versus the Las Vegas Raiders was more entertaining for the San Francisco 49ers than the first. Part of that is because the starters got a bit of action, but it's also because the 49ers had some players stand out.