Swing tackle top contenders
Justin Skule
Shon Coleman
If McKivitz doesn’t stay at tackle, the two top contenders for swing tackle spots are Skule and Coleman. Skule, a 2019 sixth-round pick, was thrust into the starting lineup when Joe Staley went down with an injury in Week 2. Skule did an admirable job in eight starts and gave himself an inside lane to the top reserve tackle spot this year.
Coleman was supposed to be the swing tackle a season ago, but a broken ankle in the preseason put him out for the year. He re-signed with San Francisco this offseason on a one-year deal and will be back in the competition for the same job. Skule has the leg up for now, but expanded rosters may allow the team to keep both and shore up their depth at tackle.