And two specific passengers have fans hopeful heading into next week’s matchup down under.Tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa, two very important pieces of Kyle Shanahan’s roster, made the trip with the rest of the team, according to multiple reports.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGeorge Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers walks on the field before a preseason NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on Aug.13, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
(Icon Sportswire)This is encouraging considering both have been dealing with their own recovery from injury.Kittle suffered a torn Achilles in the Wild Card Round against the Philadelphia Eagles on Jan.11, while Bosa tore his ACL in Week 3 last season.
Bosa, specifically, has been battling tendinitis for most of the 49ers’ training camp.NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL CONFIRMS LEAGUE WANTS MULTIPLE TEAMS BASED OUTSIDE THE US: 'NO DOUBT'Camp has not been at all pleasant for the 49ers in terms of depth, as multiple players have been dealing with injury, including new wide receiver Mike Evans and fullback Kyle Juszczyk on top of Kittle and Bosa.San Fran also lost wide receiver Ricky Pearsall to a PCL injury.But with Kittle and Bosa heading out to Australia, it could mean that reinforcements are on the way to start the regular season.George Kittle and Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers stand during the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Feb.
2, 2025.(Getty Images)"I would assume so," Kittle said last month when asked if traveling to Australia would indicate whether or not he’s playing in the game.
"I mean, that probably makes the most sense.I would assume."After practicing on Wednesday, the 49ers took flight to Australia, where they’re expected to land on Friday due to the 17-hour time difference.
It’s that time difference that the 49ers are making sure players get accustomed to it before they take on the Rams on Sept.10 at 8:35 p.m.
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