MINNEAPOLIS — Alas, the 49ers’ line of defense depth can solely go so deep.
Defensive sort out Robert Nkemdiche’s three-week tenure with the 49ers is finished, a day earlier than they maintain joint practices with the host Minnesota Vikings.
Nkemdiche had been a really lively and boisterous addition to the talent-rich line of defense since getting signed the primary day of coaching camp, on July 26.
He had two tackles, together with one for a 5-yard loss, within the 49ers’ preseason-opening win Friday evening over the Inexperienced Bay Packers.
The 49ers’ line of defense is well-stocked, together with on the inside, the place Arik Armstead is recovering effectively from his June 27 knee sprain and the place fellow starter Javon Kinlaw is impressing in his comeback from final season’s knee surgical procedure. Kevin Givens has seen motion of their place on the primary string, and different defensive tackles embrace Akeem Spence, Hassan Ridgeway and Kevin Atkins.
Nkemdiche’s launch just isn't believed to have been prompted by something apart from the group’s depth and late acquisition. He was a 2016 first-round decide of the Arizona Cardinals, and his profession additionally contains stops with the Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks.
“If you come into our system with our protection line, it’s a distinct type,” defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans mentioned at first of camp about Nkemdiche. “It’s a distinct method than most guys have performed of their careers, so it takes time. It takes time to get used to it. It takes time and it's a must to put within the work every day. So, if Robert is available in and places that work in, he’ll proceed to get higher and be capable to carry out the best way we would like him to carry out.”
The 49ers flew to Minnesota on Monday following their 14th apply of coaching camp, and after chopping 4 gamers: defensive sort out Tomasi Laulile, cornerback Darqueze Dennard, fullback Josh Hokit and broad receiver KeeSean Johnson, the latter two of whom performed collegiately at Fresno State.