49ers return Nick Bosa and George Kittle to practice ahead of Australia trip
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers will incorporate Nick Bosa and George Kittle into team practice sessions this week before departing for their upcoming game in Australia. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the team is managing the workloads of both veterans to ensure their readiness for the trip. Bosa is participating in a maintenance plan following earlier issues with tendinitis, while the staff continues to evaluate Kittle’s availability for the overseas match. The team is also using these three sessions to assess the roster, including the role of newly added offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson. Shanahan noted that the condensed travel schedule has accelerated the timeline for final roster decisions. Drew Greenlaw remains on a maintenance program as the team prepares for the departure.
- •Nick Bosa and George Kittle are returning to practice for three sessions this week.
- •The 49ers coaching staff is managing individual practice workloads for both veterans.
- •Jarrett Patterson is being evaluated for potential roles at guard and center.
- •The team plans to determine travel availability based on performance during these practices.
- •Drew Greenlaw is currently on a maintenance program.
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers get 4 injured stars back in final practice before Australia
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers expect to get a few positive reinforcements back at practice this week
"There was a quartet of San Francisco 49ers stars who were back on the practice field before the team's flight to Melbourne, Australia.
"Kyle Shanahan gave a rundown of which 49ers players will practice before the team leaves for Australia
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 7:14 PM49ers get 4 injured stars back in final practice before Australia
There was a quartet of San Francisco 49ers stars who were back on the practice field before the team's flight to Melbourne, Australia.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 10:51 PM49ers expect to get a few positive reinforcements back at practice this week
Kyle Shanahan gave a rundown of which 49ers players will practice before the team leaves for Australia
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