George Kittle aiming for Week 1 return after Achilles injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle hopes to travel to Melbourne for the season opener in just over two weeks. Kittle is recovering from a torn Achilles sustained in January and has stated he is achieving 'top speeds' in his rehab. He remains on the Physically Unable to Perform List but has been making progress with individual drills in training camp. Kittle's goal is to avoid making his first appearance in pads while traveling to Australia, emphasizing the importance of preparation before live action.
- •Kittle is hopeful about playing in Week 1 against the Cardinals in Melbourne.
- •He is currently on the Physically Unable to Perform List.
- •Kittle describes his rehab as progressing well, hitting top speeds.
- •He has been limited to individual work during training camp.
- •Kittle aims to avoid suiting up for the first time during travel.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers TE George Kittle ‘hitting top speeds’ but trying to ‘not be a dumbass’
"49ers tight end george kittle in recovery achillesIn a little more than two weeks, the San Francisco 49ers will board their flight to Melbourne, Australia, for a season opener almost...
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