Bosa Back for 49ers Season Opener | NFL News

0:00It's September 8th. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players and standings. Alright, let's talk about the Niners and their defensive line situation. It's official. Nick Bolsa is good to go for their season opener against the Rams. He tore his ACL last September, so it's been a long road back, almost a full year. He just started practicing last week and has been with the team in Australia, and now he's clear to play. This is huge news for San Francisco, because they've been dealing with a lot of injuries on the defensive front. Guys like Sam Okuonado and Michael Williams are already sidelined, so Bolsa's return is exactly what they needed to bolster their rotation. Now, don't expect him to play every single snap. He's also been dealing with some tendonitis from his recovery, which was unexpected. So he'll likely be on a snap count for this first game. But even limited, his presence is a massive boost for a team that's been struggling with injuries. The other active defensive ends on the roster are Kwan White and Rookie Ramello Height.

1:02They also brought in Kala Kareem on a one year deal. It's a thin group, so Bolsa coming back is critical for their depth and overall performance. This divisional matchup in Australia is going to be interesting, especially with Bolsa back in the mix. We'll be keeping an eye on how he performs, and if other banged up players like Kittle might also see limited action.