San Francisco 49ers training camp erupts in brawl as veterans vie for roles

A practice altercation broke out at the San Francisco 49ers’ training camp when linebacker Fred Warner confronted tight end Jake Tonges after a pass‑interference call, prompting a team‑wide brawl that also involved Dre Greenlaw, running back Christian McCaffrey and offensive lineman Colton McKivitz. Coach Kyle Shanahan watched the incident from the sidelines and later reiterated that fights are “a waste of time and energy.”

Meanwhile, veteran safety Renardo Green is showing marked improvement after a challenging offseason. Green, entering his third NFL season, has responded positively to increased competition and coaching from Shanahan, with analysts noting his progress as a key factor for the 49ers’ defensive depth heading into the regular season.