49ers activate George Kittle from PUP list ahead of Week 1
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers announced the activation of tight end George Kittle from the physically unable to perform list on August 23, 2026. Kittle is recovering from a torn Achilles sustained in the playoffs last season. With the start of the regular season approaching, he is expected to participate in practice over the next two weeks. This marks a crucial step as Kittle aims to be ready for the 49ers' Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
- •Kittle was activated from the PUP list on August 23, 2026.
- •He suffered a torn Achilles in the playoffs last season.
- •Kittle is preparing for a potential return in Week 1.
- •The 49ers will face the Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
- •Kittle will participate in practice before the season start.
- 6:24 PMESPN — 49ers TE Kittle off PUP in big step toward return
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — George Kittle takes major step toward 49ers Week 1 return
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers activate George Kittle from PUP list
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers TE George Kittle takes huge step to returning for Week 1
"San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle ended the 2025 season with a torn Achilles in the playoffs, but he's already off the PUP list.
"The 49ers activated star tight end George Kittle from the PUP list, clearing him to practice after recovering from a torn Achilles.
"Kittle, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon in January, is now eligible to practice and may be ready to play in Week One.
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External links- ESPNAug 23, 2026, 6:24 PM49ers TE Kittle off PUP in big step toward return
The 49ers have activated tight end George Kittle from the physically unable to perform list, the team announced Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:35 PMGeorge Kittle takes major step toward 49ers Week 1 return
The 49ers activated star tight end George Kittle from the PUP list, clearing him to practice after recovering from a torn Achilles.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:23 PM49ers activate George Kittle from PUP list
Kittle, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon in January, is now eligible to practice and may be ready to play in Week One.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:19 PM49ers TE George Kittle takes huge step to returning for Week 1
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle ended the 2025 season with a torn Achilles in the playoffs, but he's already off the PUP list.
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