{
  "id": 6221523,
  "title": "The 49ers expect Nick Bosa to play season opener in Australia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/the-49ers-expect-nick-bosa-to-play-season-opener-in-australia",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T03:11:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/49ers-expect-nick-bosa-play-031125172.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Francisco 49ers' defensive star Nick Bosa will play in the team's season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, marking his return to action after recovering from a torn ACL sustained in September 2022. Bosa, who has made 74.5 career sacks, began training camp on the active roster but missed most of it due to tendinitis and knee soreness. Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris confirmed Bosa's participation in the opener on Friday in Australia, emphasizing the team's confidence in his performance. Star tight end George Kittle is also expected to play after recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon injury, with offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak praising Kittle's swift return and readiness for games. The only remaining uncertainty for the 49ers is the starting position at left guard, with rookies Carver Willis and second-year player Connor Colby vying for the role. Coach Kubiak declined to disclose who would start, stating that a rotation may occur.",
  "summary": "San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa is set to play in the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in his first game action since a tearing a knee ligament last September. “He’s going out there,” defensive coordinator Raheem Morris told reporters before the team practiced at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Tuesday. The 49ers are counting on a healthy Bosa this season to help spark a pass…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nick Bosa to play season opener against Rams in Australia",
    "Bosa returns from ACL tear sustained in September 2022",
    "George Kittle expected to play after recovering from Achilles injury"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The 49ers' return to full strength on defense and offense, led by Nick Bosa and George Kittle, boosts their prospects for the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Raheem Morris confirms Nick Bosa will play season opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/raheem-morris-confirms-nick-bosa-will-play-season-opener",
        "published": "2026-09-08T02:13:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "The 49ers expect Nick Bosa to play season opener in Australia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/the-49ers-expect-nick-bosa-to-play-season-opener-in-australia-6221706",
        "published": "2026-09-08T03:12:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Australia braces for its own fire season after sweltering European summer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/australia-braces-for-its-own-fire-season-after-sweltering-european",
        "published": "2026-09-08T04:21:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}