Despite the losses of 11 players who started a combined 130 games, plus the best punter in franchise history, plenty of talent remains on the 49ers’ roster.
The 49ers have placed an emphasis on developing young players. And with the addition of a 10-player draft class, that means some incumbents will face serious challenges to hold onto their spots.
Here are three returning players whose spots on the 53-man roster are not completely secure with camp scheduled to open later this month:
TE Vance McDonald: In 26 games after being selected in the second round of the 2013 draft, McDonald has 11 receptions for 162 yards and no touchdowns.