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Jul 11, 2024 at 06:00 AM

Good Morning Faithful,

Here are your top 49ers storylines for Thursday, July 11th.

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49ers 2024 Roster Breakdown: Defensive Backs, Safeties

After an All-Pro, Pro Bowl 2022 season and promising start to 2023, the 49ers are eagerly waiting for the return of fourth-year veteran, Talanoa Hufanga. The safety went down in Week 11 last year with a season-ending ACL injury, and was one of a few veterans present at the team's mandatory minicamp this offseason as he continued his rehab.

"I'm feeling great," Hufanga said. "I get a little eager out there. I'm super excited. It's fun. The days I get to go out there and watch practices, it's been a blessing. You see how much football truly means to you when you're away from it. It's everything to me. I truly do love it."

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49ers Launch "49ers Cares" to Support Major Community Initiatives in Santa Clara

In honor of the 10-year anniversary of Levi's® Stadium opening in Santa Clara, today the San Francisco 49ers are launching 49ers Cares About Santa Clara, or "49ers Cares" – an organization-wide effort to provide its neighbors in Santa Clara with outstanding community support and life-changing opportunities. The 49ers have made tremendous investments in Santa Clara since moving to the area in 2014, and this effort continues their off-the-field focus on being responsible members of the community.

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49ers 2024 Roster Breakdown: Running Backs

The San Francisco 49ers running back corps enters the 2024 season with stability and a few new additions. Following a successful 2023 campaign, the unit remains largely intact from the previous season. The only departure from this position group was former third-round draft pick Tyrion Davis-Price who signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency.

To bolster depth, the team signed former Green Bay Packers running back Patrick Taylor Jr. on a one-year deal, drafted Isaac Guerendo in the 2024 NFL Draft and added undrafted rookie free agent Cody Schrader.

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49ers Offseason Highlights, Weddings and New Arrivals | Off the Field

This NFL offseason has been filled with major life milestones for several San Francisco 49ers players, showcasing their personal joys alongside their on-field achievements.

A few players tied the knot in exquisite ceremonies, including quarterback Brock Purdy, running back Christian McCaffrey and defensive lineman Alex Barrett. Meanwhile, a few other players stepped into fatherhood this offseason. Linebacker Fred Warner proudly announced the arrival of his first child and offensive lineman Jaylon Moore shared the news of his second child.

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