49ers Say Nick Bosa Is Tracking to Return After Bye

Overview

• Bosa has been sidelined since suffering a calf strain while warming up for a Week 3 practice and did not practice in the lead-up to Week 7.
• Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Bosa was overly optimistic about an early return and that a post-workout flare-up last week prompted the team to hold him out for extra recovery time.
• General manager John Lynch told KNBR on Tuesday that Bosa is "tracking well to be back" and the goal is to have him available after the bye if he completes a full week of practice.
• The 49ers will use the upcoming bye to rehabilitate Bosa and to try to get up to seven injured players ready for the Nov. 8 Week 9 game against the Raiders.
• Bosa’s absence has weakened San Francisco’s pass rush this season and, together with key offensive injuries, has forced roster moves and could shape the team’s plans before the trade deadline.