Kaepernick criticizes reports about alleged altercation with Smith
Kaepernick noted he has an endorsement deal with Jaguar and also that initial reports claimed a fight occurred during practice Thursday, which was a day off for the players.
For people (who) do report that, and put that out there, and jumped on that bandwagon just to get Internet clicks and get attention to their website or reports, it really is embarrassing that people do that.
Outside linebacker Corey Lemonier was listed as a starter in Smith’s former spot on the 49ers’ first unofficial depth chart.
Lemonier figures to compete with Aaron Lynch, who was has been slowed by an undisclosed injury, and rookie Eli Harold for the starting spot in Week 1.
The 49ers listed running back Reggie Bush as the starting punt and kickoff returner.
On Tuesday, head coach Jim Tomsula said the depth chart would be fluid leading to the regular-season opener: “You will see those be manipulated throughout the course of the preseason,” he said.