Previewing 49ers OTAs, rookies hit field with veterans for first time

Previewing 49ers OTAs, rookies hit field with veterans for first time

Author: Matt Maiocco, NBC Sports Bay Area May 28, 2026 Duration: 58:18
With organized team activities officially underway, 49ers' rookies and veterans finally meet on the field for the first time this week. On "49ers Talk" Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan preview the most intriguing position groups and biggest playing-time competitions. Also, Matt and Jennifer break down a couple of salary cap moves that might show San Francisco's future intentions. Later, you'll also hear from NBC Sports Bay Area's Laura Britt, who recently sat down with both quarterback Brock Purdy and Pro Bowl fullback Kyle Juszczyk at the Dwight Clark Legacy Series.

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Duration: 46:41
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