49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu misses team flight to Australia

The San Francisco 49ers departed for Melbourne on Wednesday without defensive end Sam Okuayinonu. The team currently lists Okuayinonu as questionable for next week's game against the Rams due to a foot injury. While he was absent from the team flight, the organization has not ruled out the possibility of him traveling to Australia separately if he responds to ongoing treatment. The 49ers are arriving in Australia a full week ahead of schedule to adjust to the time difference. Other key players, including tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa, were present on the flight and are expected to be available for the season opener. Unlike the 49ers, the Rams plan to arrive in Australia only one day before the game.

• 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers DE Sam Okuayinonu not on team flight to Australia, questionable with foot injury