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See the full story · 1 sourcesThe San Francisco 49ers on Friday officially activated defensive tackle Alfred Collins off the Physically Unable to Perform list.
Collins, who was working through a shoulder injury, was on the field for Friday's practice according to reporters at the team's practice facility.
This move doesn't come as a huge surprise after general manager John Lynch in a press conference at the start of camp indicated Collins would be back for the team's second set of training camp practices. Friday officially marks the start of their second round of on-field sessions. It'll be their first practice in pads.
Collins is one of the biggest keys to the season for the 49ers. He was a second-round pick in last year's draft and brings the requisite size and athleticism to be a three-down force on the interior. There were flashes from Collins in Year 1 as a pass rusher and as a run defender, but he didn't string enough of those moments together for long enough to be impactful. He finished the season with 17 tackles, one tackle for loss, 1.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
This season San Francisco badly needs the interior of its defensive line to be improve. Acquiring Osa Odighizuwa in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys will help. A breakout year from Collins would be something that lifts the 49ers in the immediate and in the future.
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This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers officially activate former 2nd-round pick from injured list
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