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49ers injury updates: John Lynch offers encouraging news on Nick Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk, Christian Kirk

The 49ers could get key reinforcements against the Commanders. John Lynch shares updates on Nick Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk, and Christian Kirk ahead of Monday's game.

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:47 PM
49ers injury updates: John Lynch offers encouraging news on Nick Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk, Christian Kirk
Key Things to Know
  • John Lynch shared encouraging recovery updates for Nick Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk, and Christian Kirk ahead of Monday's game.
  • Nick Bosa is recovering from a calf issue and making good progress, though the team remains cautious.
  • Kyle Juszczyk returned to practice Thursday after suffering a hyperextended knee and bone bruise in Week 4.
The Story in 60 Seconds

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch provided positive injury updates on Nick Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk, and Christian Kirk ahead of Monday's matchup against the Washington Commanders. Speaking on KNBR radio, Lynch noted that all three key contributors have a chance to play if they continue making steady progress during upcoming practices.

Bosa is working through a calf injury that kept him out of practice Thursday, while Juszczyk returned to practice after suffering a hyperextended knee and bone bruise in Week 4. Additionally, the team opened the practice window for Kirk, whose potential activation would reinforce a receiving corps currently missing Deebo Samuel.

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