How one proposed rule change could impact the 49ers handling of Nick Bosa and George Kittle

PUBLISHED Wednesday, March 25, 2026 · kyle posey

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⬤ Proposed rule change could give teams more flexibility to manage injured players like Nick Bosa and George Kittle.
⬤ The rule change would allow teams to place players on the PUP list for a longer period, potentially up to 21 days, before they must be removed or activated.
⬤ The change aims to help teams manage the recovery of injured players, but some worry it may lead to teams stalling on injured players' return to play.