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Nick Bosa misses practice Wednesday, but 49ers hope he will return this week

SANTA CLARA — Defensive end Nick Bosa was not scheduled to practice Wednesday, but 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan kept the door open for his return this week.“(He) can’t go today but hoping he’ll be out there tomorrow,” Shanahan said of…

By Christian Kirk · NBC Sports Bay Area

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 2:01 PM

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Nick Bosa missed practice Wednesday, but coach Kyle Shanahan hopes he can return ahead of Week 7.
Bosa has been out since sustaining a calf injury during warmups on September 24.
Wide receiver Mike Evans missed Wednesday's practice after aggravating his Achilles on Monday night.

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San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa missed practice on Wednesday due to a calf and knee injury, but head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed hope that he could return to the field on Thursday ahead of the Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Bosa has been sidelined since sustaining a calf injury during warmups on September 24.

Several other 49ers players also sat out Wednesday's session, including wide receiver Mike Evans, who aggravated a sore right Achilles against the Washington Commanders. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel and safety Marques Sigle also remained out, while Trent Williams and Christian McCaffrey were given rest days.

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