Nick Bosa, the 49ers’ star defensive end, is still sidelined with that calf injury that kept him out of Week 3, and honestly, folks, there’s no clear return date in sight for the dude. This is tough for the 49ers as they gear up to face the Broncos this weekend.
“Calf Injuries Are Sometimes Murky”
General Manager John Lynch didn’t exactly clear the air during his Thursday chat on KNBR, in fact, he kinda confirmed what everyone was fearing. Bosa is “almost certainly” gonna miss this week’s game too. Lynch made it super clear they want to “make sure he’s right on all counts” before he even thinks about hitting the field again. He wasn’t trying to be vague, he just laid it out there, saying, “I think he’s working through it, and when he’s right, we’ll have him back out there.” Then came the line that says it all about Bosa’s situation: “Calf injuries are sometimes murky.” Yeah, “murky” is the word. That’s not what you want to hear about one of your top guys, right?
More Injury Woes for the 49ers
And Bosa isn’t the only one dealing with health issues. Wide receiver Mike Evans was also out of practice on Wednesday with a rib injury. Lynch did sound a bit more optimistic about Evans, stating he’s “going to make every attempt to try to play” through it. Left tackle Trent Williams, who’s been dealing with a stinger, also missed Wednesday’s practice, but there’s a glimmer of hope there too, with Lynch mentioning Williams “could return to practice on Thursday.” Still, losing key players, especially Bosa, is a massive hit.
The 49ers are heading into their matchup against the Broncos with some serious question marks hanging over their heads. With Bosa sidelined and other critical players like Evans and Williams dealing with injuries, this game could be a real test of their depth and resilience. We’ll be watching to see how they handle it and who steps up to fill those massive shoes.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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