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49ers pay tribute to Dwight Clark, intentionally and otherwise

One day after Dwight Clark's death, back-of-end zone touchdown catches were commonplace at 49ers practice

It started when Jimmy Garoppolo, from the 9-yard line, fired a pass to Garrett Celek that the big tight end was able to wrestle away from cornerback Tyvis Powell before stepping out of bounds.

On the next snap, Garoppolo and receiver Kendrick Bourne connected on the end line despite good coverage from strong safety Jaquiski Tartt. One play later, Garoppolo lofted the ball into the right-hand corner where another tight end, George Kittle, leaped high in the air for a two-handed grab while managing to keep both feet in bounds.