What happened: The opening practice began San Francisco's six-week build toward the 2026 regular season. It was the first of 11 sessions open to fans in Santa Clara.
Why it matters: Camp brings the full roster together for the first time since offseason workouts. Early sessions establish the initial shape of roster and position competitions.
By the numbers: Rookies reported July 18 and veterans July 25. Eleven open practices are scheduled beginning July 26.
What to watch: Player availability and depth-chart movement will be the next checkpoints as camp progresses.