Kyle Shanahan provides injury updates on Nick Bosa and Christian McCaffrey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:13 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed the injuries of Nick Bosa and Christian McCaffrey during a recent press conference. Bosa has experienced soreness and tendinitis linked to a previous ACL injury but is not considered a significant concern. McCaffrey's status is similarly positive, as Shanahan emphasizes the need for caution to avoid aggravation. Both players are expected to be prepared for the upcoming season, with Shanahan indicating limited participation from starters in the Thursday preseason game against the Titans.
- •Shanahan reports soreness for Bosa but no major concerns.
- •McCaffrey may experience tightness, but he is progressing well.
- •Limited starters expected in Thursday's preseason game vs. Titans.
- •De’Zhaun Stribling is returning from tightness and needs game reps.
- •Left guard competition remains open, with no clear frontrunner yet.
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan isn’t concerned about Nick Bosa and Christian McCaffrey’s injuries
"49ers HC Kyle Shanahan also shared that we won’t see many starters on Thursday
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