Kyle Shanahan: George Kittle’s passing everything, didn’t mean to say he had a setback
The San Francisco 49ers' season opener against the Los Angeles Rams is in doubt for two key players.
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The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. However, the availability of two key players is in question. The 49ers are entering the final stretch of practice before their opener.
Nick Bosa, a defensive end, is still sidelined. George Kittle, a tight end, is ramping up his activity but his status is uncertain. Kyle Shanahan, the 49ers' coach, clarified that Kittle is passing all physical tests and that there was no setback in his recovery.
The 49ers expect to see some positive reinforcements return to practice this week. However, the exact status of Bosa and Kittle remains unclear. The team's preparations continue, with the focus on getting these players back in time for the opener.
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Who reported it (8)
- 49ers Issue Notable Week 1 Update on Nick Bosa, George Kittle Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- 49ers Defensive End Nick Bosa Hasn't Practiced in Four Weeks Sports Illustrated · 5h ago
- 49ers' Kyle Shanahan details George Kittle, Nick Bosa injury rehab progress nbcsportsbayarea.com · 5h ago
- The 49ers begin final stretch of practice before the opener with Nick Bosa still sidelined 10TV · 5h ago
- 49ers expect to get a few positive reinforcements back at practice this week ninersnation.com · 5h ago
- 49ers DE Nick Bosa is Not at Monday's Practice Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- 49ers DE Nick Bosa, TE George Kittle ramping up, still eyeing opener vs. Rams The New York Times · 5h ago
- Kyle Shanahan: George Kittle’s passing everything, didn’t mean to say he had a setback NBC Sports · 5h ago
Questions people are asking
Who are the key players in question for the 49ers' season opener?
Nick Bosa, a defensive end, and George Kittle, a tight end, are the key players whose availability is in question.
What is the current status of Nick Bosa and George Kittle?
Nick Bosa is still sidelined. George Kittle is ramping up his activity but his status is uncertain.
What did Kyle Shanahan say about George Kittle's condition?
Kyle Shanahan clarified that Kittle is passing all physical tests and that there was no setback in his recovery.
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