It's becoming increasingly unlikely that San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa will return to the lineup Monday night against the Washington Commanders. The star pass rusher continues to miss practice as he works his way back from the calf injury that has sidelined him for the past three games.
No Nick Bosa at practice today
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) October 17, 2026
NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco speculated that Bosa would miss the Week 6 matchup. However, he expects fullback Kyle Juszczyk and wide receiver Mike Evans to play.
The 49ers hit the practice field in about an hour. At this point, I think Kyle Juszczyk and Mike Evans will play Monday night against Washington, and Nick Bosa will not.
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) October 17, 2026
Juszczyk missed the 49ers' Week 5 game against the Seattle Seahawks after suffering a hyperextended knee and bone bruise in Week 4. Although he was initially expected to miss more time, the fullback has practiced all week.
Meanwhile, Evans has been playing through a rib injury suffered in Week 3. He also had Achilles soreness this week, which kept him out of practice. The wide receiver did not return to the field during Saturday's session. However, he worked on the side early in practice.
Additionally, defensive tackle Gracen Halton, who has been dealing with a quad injury, returned to practice.
#49ers WR Mike Evans (ribs, Achilles soreness) is again on the side during warmups during early open portion of Friday's practice.
DT Gracen Halton (quad) is back in the mix. As is DE Romello Height (illness).
No sign of DE Nick Bosa.
Also, I didn't see RB Kaelon Black.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) October 17, 2026
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan will announce injured players' game statuses after practice, and the team will release its official practice participation report.
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