The 49ers’ preseason finale saw defensive ends Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos exit with knee injuries, souring Brock Purdy’s productive start in a 24-24 tie with the Raiders.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Leonard Floyd lies on the field during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Las Vegas. The 49ers gambled in Las Vegas by playing top assets in their preseason finale. That strategy quickly backfired with injuries at a marquee position offering scarce depth.
Offensively, Deebo Samuel and George Kittle made their preseason debuts as productive targets for Brock Purdy — and that trio appeared to escape injury. “It felt sort of like last year with our guys being on the field and making plays,” Purdy said on CBS-5’s broadcast during the third quarter. Floyd was the 49ers’ most accomplished addition this offseason. He hasn’t missed a game in six seasons, so the 49ers really are banking on that durability now as a pass-rushing threat opposite Bosa. Gross-Matos quickly established himself as the No. 3 defensive end.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II tackles San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Las Vegas.
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