What we learned at 49ers training camp, 8/12

The 49ers closed out one of their last two open practices in Santa Clara before traveling to Houston for two joint practices with the Texans. The practices after this week will be closed to fans and for media after they complete warm ups. Here are a few storylines to follow as the team closes out training camp.

Dodging bullets

I don’t want to jinx the team at this point but it’s difficult to not say how lucky the team is in regards to how the injuries have not ended up being very serious. Jerick McKinnon’s knee injury was ruled a muscle strain after he stopped practicing half way through the session on Sunday. Both Matt Breida and George Kittle have separated shoulders and should be good to…