Soft-tissue injuries have been something of a theme for the San Francisco 49ers early in training camp, befalling a number of key players in advance of the team's exhibition opener next week.
Already missing Brandon Aiyuk as he rehabs from last year's torn ACL and MCL, the wide receiver position is notably thin with fellow wideouts Jauan Jennings (calf), Jacob Cowing (hamstring) and Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) all nursing injuries and missing practice time.
Additionally, at any point a first-round NFL Draft rookie like defensive end Mykel Williams (ankle) misses portions of camp with an injury, it'll garner headlines.