Sam Okuayinonu is poised to start for the 49ers this season — a major milestone in his third year with the team and potentially his most crucial yet, as he heads into free agency. With Mykel Williams sidelined by ACL rehab and Keion White battling an adductor injury, Okuayinonu’s path to the starting lineup is clear. He already stepped up last year when injuries hit, and now he’s expected to lead the pass rush from Day One — possibly even Week One — as the team looks to maximize his impact before he hits the open market.

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