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NFL·INJURY·September 8, 2026 12:13 AM ET

George Kittle, Nick Bosa near-certain for 49ers opener

Both are returning from season-ending injuries.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read
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So to recap for 49ers: Biggest injury questions going into opener were George Kittle and Nick Bosa and barring any setba Via @LindseyThiry on X

What happened: Nick Bosa returned to practice last week, while George Kittle continued ramping up after joining the team's Australia trip. Kittle participated in San Francisco's first game-week practice there; Bosa sat out that session.

Why it matters: Their returns would restore a key receiving target and pass rusher after lengthy rehabilitations. San Francisco managed both workloads throughout camp, including a temporary shutdown for Bosa after knee soreness.

By the numbers: Bosa tore his ACL in Week 3 of the 2025 season. Kittle opened 2026 training camp on the active/PUP list during his Achilles recovery.

What to watch: The final injury report will provide their formal statuses, with both still needing to avoid a setback before kickoff.

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