Nick Bosa Suffers Season-Ending Torn ACL

The San Francisco 49ers said star defensive end Nick Bosa tore the ACL in his right knee in Week 3 and will miss the remainder of the season, with surgery planned. The injury compounds other absences — including Brock Purdy, George Kittle and Jauan Jennings — forcing coaches Kyle Shanahan and Robert Saleh to reshuffle the front and rely on depth. The club added William Bradley‑King to the practice squad and is weighing trade-market options, with names such as Trey Hendrickson and Cameron Jordan reported, though trades carry draft and cap costs. Team doctors warn a second ACL surgery can be more serious and lengthen recovery, and the 49ers are weighing short-term help against trusting internal pieces like Mykel Williams, Yetur Gross‑Matos, Bryce Huff and Sam Okuayinonu. San Francisco sits 3-0 atop the NFC West and, despite the loss of Bosa, remains positioned for a playoff push while the front office decides next steps; Bosa posted a brief social-media reaction.