49ers, Colts Face Intense Kicker Battles in Camp

The San Francisco 49ers' training camp features a notable kicker competition between Jake Moody, who has adjusted his technique after last season's injury struggles, and veteran Greg Joseph, with the contest drawing attention from coaches and star player Nick Bosa. Special teams coordinator Brant Boyer is creating equal-pressure scenarios to objectively evaluate both candidates. This marks the 49ers' first major summer kicker battle in over twenty years and signals a shift toward prioritizing performance over draft pedigree. Elsewhere in the NFL, the Indianapolis Colts are also holding an open kicker contest between Spencer Shrader and Maddux Trujillo. The trend toward fostering competition at key positions is becoming more common league-wide. The 49ers are also proceeding cautiously with running back Christian McCaffrey, managing his workload due to previous injuries.