49ers optimistic about George Kittle's status for Week 1 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers received encouraging news regarding tight end George Kittle ahead of their season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. While there were concerns about a potential setback related to Kittle's Achilles recovery, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that he is expected to practice this week. Kittle's participation in the Week 1 game remains uncertain, but the 49ers appear hopeful that he can suit up. Head coach Kyle Shanahan's recent comments had raised alarms about Kittle, but Schefter's account suggests he is progressing positively in his recovery.
- •George Kittle is recovering from a torn Achilles injury.
- •He is expected to practice ahead of the Week 1 game in Australia.
- •Concerns about a setback were raised but Schefter confirms no major issues.
- •Kittle's participation against the Rams is still uncertain.
- •The 49ers have added new receivers for the upcoming season.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers get good George Kittle update amid setback speculation
"This is a sigh of relief for the 49ers after some setback concerns.
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