49ers’ Kyle Shanahan shares Kittle, Bosa injury rehab updates
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Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers' next three practices are crucial for evaluating the health of key starters Nick Bosa and George Kittle ahead of their season opener in Melbourne, Australia.
- Coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that both players are on different recovery schedules and the team is carefully managing their practice workload to avoid overexertion.
- The 49ers will leave for Australia on Wednesday evening, more than a week before the Sept. 10 game against the Los Angeles Rams, accelerating the timeline for final health assessments.
- Shanahan noted the importance of making availability decisions before travel to avoid unnecessary strain and to maintain team cohesion during the extended trip.
- The team’s schedule includes three practices before departure, with a final decision on player participation expected after these sessions.
