49ers' Kittle, Bosa make Australia trip, trending to play — SkimNews
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- George Kittle and Nick Bosa will make Wednesday's trip to Australia to face the Los Angeles Rams, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Kittle was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Aug. 23 after tearing his right Achilles in the Jan. 11 playoff win against the Philadelphia Eagles, and is trending toward playing after two positive practices.
- Kittle said the tear happened higher up in his leg, which promotes better blood flow and recovery — a factor he cited when insisting he wouldn't miss much of the 2026 season, if any.
- Bosa tore his ACL last September and did not practice for most of training camp, but is ramping up with his knee.
- This will be Bosa's third ACL surgery and second on his right knee.
- The 49ers open the season against the Rams on Sept. 10 in Melbourne, Australia.
Why it matters: San Francisco's Week 1 outlook hinges on two stars coming back from major lower-leg injuries on a short international timeline. Kittle trending to play eases the 49ers' offensive concern, while Bosa's status — his third ACL surgery — is the bigger long-term durability question. Both traveling suggests the team is cautiously optimistic about their availability for the Sept. 10 opener.
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