49ers tight end George Kittle confident about returning from injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:59 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is making progress in his recovery from an Achilles injury. He has been running and cutting at nearly full speed during practices and stated he is close to his pre-injury performance benchmarks. Kittle aims to return to practice soon, expressing confidence in avoiding the physically unable to perform list at the start of the season. The 49ers prepare for upcoming preseason matchups, with team updates on Kittle and other players ahead of the season opener.
- •Kittle participates in running and route drills at full speed.
- •He is optimistic about returning to practice soon.
- •Team expects Kittle back before the season's first four games.
- •Other tight ends are also competing for positions in preseason.
- 8:59 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers News: Can’t wait to see Kittle back
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