Heading into the 2025 season, the San Francisco 49ers are looking healthier and hungrier , with an encouraging sign coming this week as rookie defensive end Mykel Williams returned to practice following a knee injury scare in camp. The first-round pick from Georgia had been sidelined earlier this month during joint drills with the Denver Broncos but is now back on the field, reinforcing the team's defensive depth as it prepares for the new season.

With this, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN, the optimism extends well beyond camp. Graziano believes fans shouldn't be surprised if the 49ers make it back to the Super Bowl . San Francisco, he argues, remains loaded with talent even after losing players this offseason. With stars like Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams, George Kittle, Nic

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