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Inside a chippy 49ers-Titans joint practice, where early fights set the tone
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk David Lombardi , as published by The San Francisco Standard
· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway The practice was a precursor to the teams' upcoming preseason opener.
A joint practice between the 49ers and Titans took place in Santa Clara, marked by a tense atmosphere with early fights. The practice was a precursor to the teams' upcoming preseason opener. The event also served as a reunion for two familiar faces in the NFL, Kyle Shanahan and Robert Saleh.
Further details about the joint practice and the reunion of Shanahan and Saleh can be found in a report by The San Francisco Standard, which provides more insight into the events that transpired in Santa Clara ahead of the preseason game at Levi's Stadium.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: The San Francisco Standard Reading time: 1 min
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