George Kittle and Nick Bosa travel to Australia for 49ers opener

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa are traveling with the team to Australia on Wednesday for their upcoming matchup against the Rams in Melbourne. Kittle, who is recovering from a torn Achilles sustained in January, has participated in practice for the last two days. While the team has not confirmed his participation in the game, his inclusion on the travel roster is a positive indicator for his availability. Nick Bosa is also making the trip as he continues his recovery from a torn ACL. General Manager John Lynch stated on Tuesday that Bosa will be increasing his activity level with the goal of playing in the season opener. Head coach Kyle Shanahan had previously expressed reservations about taking Kittle if his recovery status remained uncertain. The team hopes to have both players active for the game.

• 2:02 PMESPN — Sources: 49ers Kittle, Bosa make trip to Australia
• 12:49 PMYahoo Sports — Report: George Kittle, Nick Bosa will travel to Australia