SANTA CLARA — As a 16-year veteran, 49ers left tackle Trent Williams isn’t one to recall many specific instances of training camp practice.

Yet the arrival of Eric Kendricks in a 49ers uniform has jogged his memory. It was Aug. 17 and 18 of 2022 and the 49ers spent two days of practices with the Minnesota Vikings at their team headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota before their preseason game that weekend.

“I just remember him wrecking our practice,” Williams said Monday. “He was a thorn in our backside as o-linemen because he diagnosed so quickly. He took away our ability to help because he was getting to the spot he needed to be so quick.”

The 49ers (9-4) returned from their bye weekend with a brief “bonus” practice and will take Tuesday off before beginning preparations to host the Tenness

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