Puni, a third-round pick of the 49ers last year, played a key role for the team as a rookie. The 25-year-old played a team-high 1,078 offensive snaps, allowing just three sacks, along with 35 pressures and 32 hurries, according to Pro Football Focus.

The 49ers kicker was on his way to being a shaky summer storyline until two kicks in the final minute bought him some breathing room.

Dominick Puni took the starting guard spot in 2024 and never looked back. Could history repeat with Connor Colby

The 49ers' Purdy-to-Kittle connection shined in practice. Plus, rookie Dominick Puni scored a wild tipped-pass TD and Jacob Cowing returned from injury.