Kyle Shanahan provides update on Nick Bosa's calf injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan updated reporters on defensive end Nick Bosa following a calf injury he sustained just before Thursday’s practice. Shanahan indicated that the team does not expect the issue to be long-term, estimating Bosa could be sidelined for a few weeks. The injury was described as occurring during Bosa's warmup routine. While there is no ruling out of injured reserve, the 49ers are hopeful that Bosa will return for the eighth season of his career without complication. Shanahan noted that the team can manage without Bosa temporarily, but emphasized the need for caution to avoid exacerbating the injury over the course of the 18-week season.
- •Bosa suffered a calf injury before Thursday's practice
- •Shanahan estimates a return in a few weeks
- •Team is cautious not to rush Bosa back
- •Bosa's absence highlights defensive depth concerns
- •The 49ers' next game is against the Las Vegas Raiders.
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan provides optimistic update after Nick Bosa injury
"The San Francisco 49ers don't anticipate Nick Bosa's calf injury being a long-term problem. Head coach Kyle Shanahan had an update Friday.
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