Nick Bosa status uncertain for 49ers opener in Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa remains questionable for the team's September 10 season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Bosa has not participated in open practice for nearly a month while continuing his recovery from a torn right ACL suffered last September. Despite reports of a managed workload, the defensive end has spent recent days working on a side field rather than practicing with the team. Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris stated a plan is in place to get Bosa ready, though the player has not reached the 12-month recovery milestone typically recommended for his surgery. The 49ers are scheduled to travel to Melbourne on Wednesday for a week-long preparation period. Rookie defensive end Romello Height is expected to be available for the opener, while defensive end Mykel Williams remains on injured reserve.
- •Nick Bosa has not participated in open team practice for nearly a month.
- •The 49ers play the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne on September 10.
- •Doctors have indicated a typical 12-to-18-month recovery timeline for Bosa's surgery.
- •The team is spending a week in Australia to acclimate to the time zone.
- •Rookie defensive end Romello Height expects to return from an ankle injury by Week 1.
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Bosa's availability remains mystery ahead of 49ers' trip to Australia
"San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa hasn't played since tearing his right ACL last September. Whether he will be ready for the team's Sept. 10 opener versus the Rams in Australia is unclear.
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