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Nick Bosa Week-to-Week with Knee Tendinitis Ahead of Opener

8/12/2026

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Defensive end Nick Bosa is week-to-week with right-knee tendinitis.
He missed six practices since Aug 3 after soreness in drills.
He enters the final contract year with a $22.9 million 2026 cap hit and a $54.9 million 2027 hit.
His health is crucial for the Sept 11 opener in Australia versus the Rams after a league-low 20 sacks season.
The 49ers plan to sign an edge rusher after Bryce Huff’s retirement.

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Story summary

Defensive end Nick Bosa is week-to-week with right-knee tendinitis.
He missed six practices since Aug 3 after soreness in drills.
He enters the final contract year with a $22.9 million 2026 cap hit and a $54.9 million 2027 hit.
His health is crucial for the Sept 11 opener in Australia versus the Rams after a league-low 20 sacks season.
The 49ers plan to sign an edge rusher after Bryce Huff’s retirement.