San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa missed drills during the portion of practice open to reporters on Monday, raising questions about his participation in the team's regular-season opener against the Rams on Thursday. The team has provided little clarity on Bosa's status as they prepare for the game, which is scheduled to take place in Australia.
Bosa's rehabilitation from an ACL tear has been closely watched by fans. His girlfriend, Ella Ailiff, who has been with him throughout his recovery process, recently shared a series of swimsuit photos on Instagram. The post, which included images of her in a strapless floral one-piece swimsuit and a white swimsuit with a cover-up, garnered attention online. Ailiff is reportedly friends with Olivia Ponton, the girlfriend of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
Fans and analysts will be monitoring Bosa's practice activity in the coming days for any indications of his readiness. The 49ers organization is expected to keep his status closely guarded. Speculation suggests that Ailiff's potential travel to Australia in the near future could be an indicator of Bosa's expected participation in the game.