Kyle Shanahan, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, shared encouraging news about rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall returning to practice on Monday.
Pearsall has dealt with a shoulder issue but could be set for Week 1.
Meanwhile, the 49ers face injury challenges on defense with Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos both nursing knee sprains.
Floyd is day-to-day, while Gross-Matos is week-to-week, though there's optimism he won't require injured reserve.
Additionally, safety Talanoa Hufanga may start the season on the physically unable to perform list due to a torn ACL, and linebacker Dee Winters is awaiting MRI results for an ankle injury.