Week of June 22, 2026
4 stories
Season recap, June 22 - 28, 2026: the biggest stories of the week, curated from the original reporting. Not a complete daily record.
Niners WireArticle
Training camp report dates and joint practices announced
The NFL announced training camp dates and locations for all 32 teams, with 49ers rookies and veterans set to report to Santa Clara in mid-July. The 49ers will hold joint practices with the Chargers and the Titans during camp, part of 28 teams leaguewide participating in joint sessions. The news set the clock for a roster still carrying major injury and contract questions into camp.
Niners WireArticle
Kittle, Purdy, Jones headline 49ers contingent at Tight End University
George Kittle, Brock Purdy, Mac Jones and Kyle Juszczyk represented the 49ers at the annual Tight End University event in Nashville, with Kittle and Purdy staying after workouts to sign autographs for fans. Purdy discussed the loaded NFC West, the Week 1 showdown with the Rams in Australia, and Kittle's recovery during media appearances at the event. Niners Wire also reported encouraging news on Kittle's health coming out of the week.
Gridiron HeroicsArticle
Brandon Aiyuk escalated his campaign for a 49ers release with social media posts calling the Washington Commanders the best team in the world and telling San Francisco to cut him so he could sign there the next day. Adam Schefter reported that teams around the league are concerned by Aiyuk's behavior and uncertain future, and George Kittle fired back with a pointed message to any team that might sign him. The saga continued against the backdrop of Aiyuk's June 3 arrest warrant and his $25 million option bonus deadline.
Pro Football TalkArticle
Nick Bosa casts doubt on brother Joey playing in 2026
Nick Bosa told reporters in May that his older brother Joey is not thinking too much about playing in the NFL in 2026, comments that resurfaced June 24 alongside ESPN's Adam Schefter casting doubt on Joey joining the 49ers. The veteran pass rusher may be nearing retirement after 10 NFL seasons. The news quieted speculation about a Bosa brothers reunion in San Francisco.
