San Francisco 49ers' 2026 training camp injury management

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1. Aug 11, 2026

   Nick Bosa shows soreness in his return from ACL surgery during 49ers training camp, but coaches remain confident he'll be ready for the season.

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2. Aug 11, 2026

   Mike Evans returns to 49ers practice after a quad strain, while Christian McCaffrey and Nick Bosa continue limited participation.

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49ers say Nick Bosa Soreness Not Major Setback

The San Francisco 49ers are cautiously managing Nick Bosa’s return from ACL surgery, with soreness and limited workouts in training camp, but coaches remain confident he’ll be ready for the regular season to boost the pass rush. Team officials emphasize protecting Bosa’s health first while also integrating Dre Greenlaw and younger players to strengthen the defense ahead of the 2026 season.

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Mike Evans Returns to 49ers Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans returned to practice Tuesday after a quad strain, with the team planning a careful ramp‑up ahead of the preseason opener against the Titans and the regular season against the Rams. Meanwhile, Christian McCaffrey and Nick Bosa continued to miss or limit their participation due to tightness or soreness as the club monitors multiple injuries.

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