49ers training camp takeaways: Gross-Matos makes case for Bosa bookend

49ers training camp takeaways: Gross-Matos makes case for Bosa bookend originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

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SANTA CLARA — The second on-field training camp practice for the 49ers on Thursday felt a little different than Day 1 with the addition of a packed house of very enthusiastic 49ers Faithful in the bleachers surrounding the field.

The energy was high as the team warmed up on the field before breaking up for individual drills. As the team continued to knock the rust off, players on both sides of the ball showed signs of what their potential could be once the 2024 NFL season starts.

Here are five takeaways from Day 2 of 49ers training camp:

49ers’ bookend for Bosa?

All-Pro pass rusher Nick Bosa was in the backfield quite a bit, but new position mate Yetur Gross-Matos was right alongside him much of the day. The defensive line has been trying to find someone to seal off the end opposite of Bosa for some time — and they might have found an answer.

The former Carolina Panther registered at least one “sack” and one tackle for a loss of running back Jordan Mason.

Important to note there isn’t as much of a challenge with left tackle Trent Williams holding out, but Bosa and Gross-Matos, alongside Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins, were the starting front four for the day. Leonard Floyd did not participate in team drills.

Secondary got theirs

Charvarius Ward looks like he is back to himself after successful core muscle surgery during the offseason. The Pro Bowl cornerback broke up a pass from quarterback Brock Purdy intended for George Kittle and might have influenced the drop of another to Deebo Samuel.

Deommodore Lenoir broke up a pass from Purdy to Eric Saubert and Sam Womack swatted down a pass from Josh Dobbs intended for Danny Gray which warranted a celebration from his…

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Publish date : 2024-07-25 21:43:29

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