Nick Bosa status uncertain for 49ers opener in Australia
8 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 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.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers, Rams hoping big-name players will be healthy enough to play in Australia matchup
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- 8:24 PMNbcsportsbayarea.com — 49ers star Nick Bosa shares encouraging update about Week 1 status vs. Rams - NBC Sports Bay Area & California
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Bosa says he felt great at practice, expects to play vs. Rams in Australia
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Bosa returns to practice for the 49ers before the team leaves for Australia
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Bosa's availability remains mystery ahead of 49ers' trip to Australia
"San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa was back at practice Wednesday for the first time in nearly a month as he gears up to try to play the season opener in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams next week. Bosa took part in his first practice since Aug. 3 as he had been sidelined the past few weeks because of tendinitis and soreness in his surgically repaired right knee. The Niners wanted to get Bosa back on the field before leaving late Wednesday night for Australia where they will play the Rams on Sept. 11.
"The San Francisco 49ers are going on a field trip to start the year! The Niners will be one of the two teams who will play the first-ever NFL game in Australia when they take on the Los Angeles Rams. For many players, it’s an awesome opportunity to visit a different country. However, it seems like star DE Nick Bosa didn’t sound too thrilled about […] The post 49ers news: Nick Bosa sounded far from thrilled about Australia trip appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Nick Bosa finally returned to full practice, but the 49ers star also disclosed what forced him to back off during his comeback before Week 1. The post 49ers’ Nick Bosa Details Injury Setback Before Rams Opener in Australia appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 5:35 PM49ers, Rams hoping big-name players will be healthy enough to play in Australia matchup
Nick Bosa and George Kittle are among the players recovering from injuries who hope to be on the field in Week 1.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 10:24 AM‘Ignoramus,’ ‘Don’t Come Then’ — Fans in Australia Outraged By 49ers Star Nick Bosa’s ‘Nonchalant Gimmick’ Ahead of Week 1 Visit Down Under
The 2026 NFL season is bringing a lot of firsts to the sports calendar. In the first week itself, fans will witness the first-ever regular-season game played in Australia, as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 6:36 AM49ers news: Nick Bosa sounded far from thrilled about Australia trip
The San Francisco 49ers are going on a field trip to start the year! The Niners will be one of the two teams who will play the first-ever NFL game in Australia when they take on the Los Angeles Rams. For many players, it’s an awesome opportunity to visit a different country. However, it seems like star DE Nick Bosa didn’t sound too thrilled about […] The post 49ers news: Nick Bosa sounded far from thrilled about Australia trip appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 2:14 AM49ers’ Nick Bosa Details Injury Setback Before Rams Opener in Australia
Nick Bosa finally returned to full practice, but the 49ers star also disclosed what forced him to back off during his comeback before Week 1. The post 49ers’ Nick Bosa Details Injury Setback Before Rams Opener in Australia appeared first on HEAVY.
- Nbcsportsbayarea.comSep 2, 2026, 8:24 PM49ers star Nick Bosa shares encouraging update about Week 1 status vs. Rams - NBC Sports Bay Area & California
San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa shared an encouraging update about his status vs. the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 8:18 PMNick Bosa says he felt great at practice, expects to play vs. Rams in Australia
49ers defensive end Nick Bosa returned to practice today, and afterward he said he thinks he'll be good to go for next week's regular-season opener against the Rams in Australia.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 7:27 PMNick Bosa returns to practice for the 49ers before the team leaves for Australia
San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa was back at practice Wednesday for the first time in nearly a month as he gears up to try to play the season opener in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams next week. Bosa took part in his first practice since Aug. 3 as he had been sidelined the past few weeks because of tendinitis and soreness in his surgically repaired right knee. The Niners wanted to get Bosa back on the field before leaving late Wednesday night for Australia where they will play the Rams on Sept. 11.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 12:48 AMNick 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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