{
  "id": 6340744,
  "title": "Nick Bosa, George Kittle limited participants in practice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/nick-bosa-george-kittle-limited-participants-in-practice",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T22:44:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nick-bosa-george-kittle-limited-224438961.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The San Francisco 49ers released their first practice report of 2026, revealing that nine players were limited during Tuesday's session. Among the restricted participants were defensive end Nick Bosa and tight end George Kittle. Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris had previously stated that Bosa would play, but his level of involvement remains uncertain. Bosa suffered an ACL tear in his right knee during a September 21 game against the Cardinals, underwent surgery on September 26, and then experienced follow-up soreness and tendinitis. He returned to practice on September 2 before the team restricted his activity. Kittle's status is less clear; offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak only stated that Kittle is in \"good shape\" to play. The wide receiver suffered a right Achilles tear in a January 11 playoff game against the Eagles and underwent surgery three days later. Like Bosa, Kittle is likely to be used sparingly if he participates. Other players limited in Tuesday's practice included defensive tackle Alfred Collins, linebacker Luke Gifford, linebacker Dre Greenlaw, defensive tackle Gracen Halton, defensive end Romello Height, and fullback Kyle Juszczyk. Defensive tackle James Thompson did not practice, while cornerback Upton Stout participated fully.",
  "summary": "The 49ers released their first practice report of 2026.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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        "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"
      },
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        "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"
      }
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  "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."
}