George Kittle activated from PUP list as 49ers prepare for season opener

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been activated from the physically unable to perform list. Kittle, who is recovering from a torn Achilles sustained during January's playoff win over the Eagles, aims to return for the 49ers' season opener against the Rams. He has met all rehabilitation benchmarks set by the team. At 32, Kittle looks to reach several individual milestones this season, including surpassing Terrell Owens in career receiving yards for the franchise. Kittle's presence is expected to provide a significant boost to a team managing multiple injuries.

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