After canceling joint practices because of a litany of injuries, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan plans to play several of his starters, including quarterback Brock Purdy, in an exhibition game against the New Orleans Saints.
Shanahan normally gives his starters plenty of work in joint practices and sometimes holds them out of the game that week, but said he will play many of his top players on Sunday to give them a chance to work against a different team. 'It's always nice when you get to go up against a different look, different guys and stuff,' Purdy said Friday. 'So we definitely missed that this week. But at the same time, we're doing it for the right reasons.
Aiyuk did some sprints on the side early in practice on Friday and then watched team drills for a third straight day, but is still seeking a resolution that will either result in a lucrative extension from the 49ers or a possible trade to Pittsburgh. Shanahan said the team hasn't threatened Aiyuk with fines if he doesn't practice, saying the star receiver has reported an injury that is holding him out.
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