Practice Report – San Francisco, August 2, 2025
Quarterback Brock Purdy, fresh off a five‑year, $265 million contract extension and the recent birth of his first daughter, Millie Joleen, offered an emotional highlight of the day: bonding with fellow “girl dad” Christian McCaffrey over fatherhood. Purdy shared that this is more than just small talk—it’s been years in the making. Two years ago he and McCaffrey envisioned their kids roaming the Levi’s Stadium grounds together. Now, he reflected, “Hopefully we can all have our kids grow up together.” He described fatherhood as indescribable: “Holding her, her sleeping on me… there’s nothing better.” Purdy also spoke about seeking wisdom from veteran dads on the roster like Fred Warner and Jake Brendel (si.com, sfchronicle.com).
On the field, Colton McKivitz battled star edge rusher Nick Bosa in one‑on‑one drills. After an early win, McKivitz was beaten repeatedly on speed and swim moves—Bosa tallied three would‑be sacks in a single drive. Purdy called facing that pressure invaluable: “To have him every single rep… it’s great work for all of us… Throwing with a push in the pocket and different arm angles… it’s all real.” He added, “I want him to be a monster come the season for our team” (sfchronicle.com).
Meanwhile, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall logged heavy first‑team reps due to injuries at the position. Purdy emphasized Pearsall’s continued growth in syncing with timing‑based concepts—particularly hitting precise “landmarks” on route breaks. He noted that Pearsall has made strides in limiting unnecessary footwork and improving route timing to match Purdy’s rhythm (sfchronicle.com).
Backup quarterback Mac Jones also stood out, praising his intensive offseason prep, including solo playbook installs and padded reps, which he credited for increased comfort and camaraderie in camp (sfchronicle.com).
In sum: the practice featured emotional milestones, high‑intensity battles, and growing chemistry across the roster—setting a strong tone as the 49ers gear up for the season.
