{
  "id": 608568,
  "title": "49ers and Titans have several scuffles at joint practice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/49ers-and-titans-have-several-scuffles-at-joint-practice",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T22:44:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/08/11/49ers-and-titans-have-several-scuffles-at-joint-practice"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Santa Clara, California, the San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans engaged in a joint practice that quickly turned heated. The two teams were not shy in displaying their competitive nature right off the bat. According to Titans rookie receiver Carnell Tate, the energy was intense from the very first 11-on-11 drill, with animosity only escalating from there.\n\nThe early aggression manifested in a series of scuffles that broke out within the first ten minutes of the joint practice. The most notable incidents involved San Francisco cornerback Renardo Green tackling Tennessee receiver Tate, causing both players and their teammates to confront each other. Following the melee, four players were sent to the sideline to cool off after getting into physical altercations.\n\nBoth head coaches, Kyle Shanahan of the 49ers and Robert Saleh of the Titans, acknowledged the heated atmosphere but emphasized that their teams were ultimately focused on football. \"We’re not trying to fight and do all this other stuff,\" said Niners linebacker Fred Warner, urging his teammates to return to their primary objective.\n\nWhile the initial part of the practice was marred by physical play, both teams managed to regain their composure as it progressed. Saleh appreciated the opportunity to interact with Shanahan, describing him as an \"elite teacher\" to whom he listened attentively. The Titans plan to feature most of their starters during the Thursday night game, while the 49ers are expected to rely more on their backups. Quarterback Brock Purdy, who has limited preseason experience, might see some playing time alongside other starters.\n\nInjury updates revealed that 49ers' defensive ends Nick Bosa and running back Christian McCaffrey are still sidelined due to minor injuries. Bosa has a surgically repaired knee, while McCaffrey has been dealing with tightness. However, there's a glimmer of positive news for the 49ers as wide receiver Mike Evans returned from a week-long injury with a strained quadriceps.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "49ers and Titans engaged in heated joint practice in Santa Clara, California.",
    "Scuffles broke out within first ten minutes, involving four players.",
    "Coaches emphasized focus on football despite physical play."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}