Morning Report: Johnny Holland Shares Updates on FA Addition LB Campbell 🗞️

May 28, 2024 at 07:00 AM

Good Morning Faithful,

Here are your top 49ers storylines for Tuesday, May 28th.

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LB De'Vondre Campbell is 'Gravitating' to the 49ers System

The San Francisco 49ers zeroed in on defensive needs in free agency, placing a special emphasis on the defensive line early and then adding at linebacker and to the secondary. One of the more notable signings of the free agency period was former 2021 All-Pro linebacker De'Vondre Campbell, who comes to The Bay via the Green Bay Packers.

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Shanahan and Griese Talk QB Development Headed into Year 3 with Purdy

This offseason marks an important career first for Brock Purdy, who has put together a remarkable first two seasons in the NFL. Believe it or not, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback hasn't had the opportunity to enjoy a healthy offseason as QB1 until this year.

Headed into his rookie season, Purdy sat behind Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo on the depth chart, and following the 2022 season, he was rehabbing from a season-ending elbow surgery. In spite of those things, the now third-year QB was able to continue his upward trajectory throughout the 2023 campaign, so much so, that he led San Francisco to a Super Bowl LVIII appearance in his first full year as a starter.

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Brandon Staley Talks Assistant Head Coach/Defense Role, Signing on with 49ers

Hires and title changes within the San Francisco 49ers coaching staff were officially released this week, coinciding with the team's start of organized team activities. One of the more notable additions of this offseason includes former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley who has joined the 49ers as assistant head coach/defense. Staley brings a wealth of NFL coaching experience with him to The Bay after a three-year stint with the Chargers, a year as defensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams and another three seasons as part of Vic Fangio's defensive staff split between the Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears.

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