San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has returned to practice as he recovers from tendinitis in his knee. Bosa, an All-Pro player, had been sidelined for over two weeks. He was observed working separately from the team on Sunday, indicating a positive step in his recovery process.
Bosa's recent injury concern stems from tendinitis in his surgically repaired knee. Head coach Kyle Shanahan had previously described the situation as "week-to-week," expressing no significant long-term worries. Bosa suffered a torn ACL in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season, which concluded his previous campaign.
The 49ers are preparing for their second preseason game against the Chargers and are less than a month away from their season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on September 10. A healthy Bosa is expected to bolster the team's pass rush, which finished last in the league with 20 sacks in 2025. The team will rely on his presence as they face strong NFC West opponents, including the Super Bowl favorite Rams and the defending champion Seahawks.