Logical, yes. It just didn’t work out. Trey Lance’s situation was unfortunate. The 49ers had someone in Purdy playing very, very well, and were not getting returns on their investment.

How Bryce Huff and 49ers’ other veteran newcomers are faring 1 week into camp Huff has had moments, but Demarcus Robinson has been the top veteran free agent through a week of 49ers camp ...

The 49ers clearly don't know when he'll come back, which is unfortunate, because they need him to play this season. He's replacing Jordan Mason, whom they traded to the Vikings a few months ago.

The 49ers worked without a fullback for the second straight day, occasionally lining up a tight end in the backfield. — WR Jauan Jennings (calf strain). — DT Evan Anderson (knee bruise).

• The 49ers had a scare when first-round pick Mykel Williams went to the ground with a knee injury during an 11-on-11 period. Williams eventually got to his feet and walked off under his own power.

The San Francisco 49ers lost talented backups Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason this offseason but have a knack for finding hard-nosed runners, and James was available in the fifth round.

The 49ers' wide receiver corps is a major issue right now. Jauan Jennings has missed the past four practices with a calf injury, and Kyle Shanahan says there's no timetable for his return.

The 49ers are aiming to prove that their defense will return to solid standing in 2025. It starts with the players who have a chip on their shoulder going into the season.

The 49ers finished the season with a 6-11 record and have since lost Deebo Samuel and Charvarius Ward to other teams. Now, San Francisco is hoping to bounce back in a big way in 2025.

San Francisco 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall (14) greets young fans on the field following their 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.