49ers star Nick Bosa plans to play Week 1 game vs. Rams
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Key Points:
- Nick Bosa, recovering from a torn ACL sustained in Week 3 last season, returned to 11-on-11 practice drills ahead of the San Francisco 49ers' flight to Melbourne, Australia, for their season opener.
- Despite the long transpacific trip, Bosa is determined to play rather than just be a spectator, emphasizing his readiness and commitment to the team.
- Bosa was cleared for football activities earlier in training camp but faced a setback due to pushing his recovery too quickly, particularly concerning his patellar tendon.
- The 49ers' defense, which struggled last season with only 20 sacks, is relying heavily on Bosa's return to strengthen their pass rush.
- Bosa has been focusing on conditioning, including running twice daily, and feels confident about his explosiveness and stamina heading into the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on August 10.
