The San Francisco 49ers began organized team activities on Monday, marking a significant point of the offseason in which competition for a spot on the roster starts to heat up. It’s Year 3 for general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan. Their roster, still rebuilding, has several positions that are far from certain heading into the 2019 season. Wide receiver is among the most contested.
There are only three roster locks from the 49ers’ current group of receivers. This year’s second- and third-round draft picks, Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd, are guaranteed to be among the team’s final 53.