Kittle Back, McCaffrey Ready, Bosa Absent | San Francisco 49ers News

George Kittle’s return to practice is a bright spot after his Achilles tear, ahead of schedule and with limited reps—good news for the 49ers. Christian McCaffrey looks fully healthy and ready for Week One, backed up by emerging RB Kaelon Black, who’s flashing Gore-like toughness. The secondary is gaining momentum too, with Deommodore Lenoir back at nickel and Ashtyn Davis making plays, while James Thompson Jr. stands out as a disruptive force on defense. But clouds loom: Mike Evans exits early again with quad issues, raising doubts about his durability, and Nick Bosa remains absent—possibly due to injury or contract talks—with Romello Height also sidelined, leaving the edge defense thin. Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris faces challenges executing new schemes without key pieces. Even Fred Warner had a fiery moment with Brock Purdy after a hard hit on Black, underscoring the intensity—and tension—as camp heats up before the season opener. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/75039c04ce7a335d