Williams gushes over Purdy's extension, ‘Cinderella story' with 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran cornerback Eli Apple to a one-year deal, as confirmed by Universal Sports and Entertainment Management. Apple, 29, has played 102 career games with 82 starts across several teams, including the Giants and Dolphins, and recorded six interceptions and 61 passes defensed throughout his career. Want More Context? 🔎

In the 49ers’ training camp, rookie wide receivers are facing challenges, with coach Kyle Shanahan noting they are "spinning" as they adapt to the offense. With injuries and suspensions affecting key players, younger receivers like Isaiah Neyor and Ricky Pearsall are stepping up, but Shanahan emphasizes the need for continued improvement and performance consistency as the team prepares for upcoming practices. Want More Context? 🔎

49ersActivated WR Ricky Pearsall from the PUP list.BengalsSigned first-round DE Shemar Stewart.BillsSigned WR Kelly Akharaiyi.Activated TE Dawson Knox and WR Laviska Shenault.CardinalsSigned DB Steven Gilmore.Placed DB Jaden Davis and DB Starling on injured reserve.ChiefsActivated OT Jawaan Taylor and TE Tre Watson.CommandersWaived DB Fentrell Cypress with an injury designation.Activated WR Terry McLaurin from the did not report list.Placed WR Terry McLaurin on the PUP list.JetsWaived P Kai Kroeger.Claimed DB Ryan Cooper off waivers from the Dolphins.LionsReleased DB Stantley Thomas-Oliver.PackersActivated RB Amar Johnson. Want More Context? 🔎