Kyle Shanahan gives major update on 49ers biggest injured stars

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan gave an update on the status of the team's star players, George Kittle and Nick Bosa, who are key members in their upcoming season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. Both Kittle, the All-Pro tight end, and Bosa, the star pass rusher, had been sidelined due to injuries sustained earlier in the year.

Kittle suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during the postseason in January and was only able to participate in individual drills as he recovered. Bosa, on the other hand, was kept out of team settings in late training camp due to knee soreness caused by increased activity. Shanahan mentioned that a three-day evaluation window would be crucial before the team departs for Melbourne, as their departure schedule required a fast-paced calendar.

He emphasized that both players would be on modified practice schedules to prevent overexertion prior to their long flight. Shanahan assured that both Kittle and Bosa are on a different practice schedule and that if they perform well during these three days of practice, it would be an easy decision to have them on the plane for the Week 1 match.

Shanahan also clarified that a recent media speculation regarding Kittle was misinterpreted; the tight end has not suffered any structural setbacks and is passing all tests. If both stars can navigate the practice week smoothly, San Francisco anticipates that both Kittle and Bosa will be fully available for Week 1.