SANTA CLARA – Nate Sudfeld rejoined the 49ers’ quarterback ranks Tuesday, three years after Brock Purdy beat him out as a rookie for the No. 3 role and an unexpected ascent to the franchise’s throne.

The 49ers wisely have some key veterans, most prominently Nick Bosa, Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams, on schedules designed to keep them fresh and out of the fray from time to time. Quarterback Brock Purdy is a leader in a more reserved, analytical way. Deommodore Lenoir is stepping up to push the secondary.

Renardo Green and Isaac Guerendo were among those who returned for a practice in which Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall continued to connect.

There's no clarity yet on which quarterback will start for the San Francisco 49ers in their final preseason game.

The injury list for the San Francisco 49ers went through a bit of a shuffle with a few key players returning from injuries Tuesday while significant questions remain on several others just a week before NFL rosters will be cut to 53 players.

The San Francisco 49ers were absolutely ravaged by injuries last season, which played a massive role in their disappointing 6-11. And once again this summer, the 49ers are once again experiencing medical issues.

The New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers are joining the Minnesota Vikings on the lookout for another wide receiver, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini.

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back a familiar face under center. According to the Athletic's Matt Barrows, the 49ers are signing quarterback Nate Sudfeld after Sudfeld threw in a wide receiver workout Monday.