George Kittle aims to return for 49ers' opener against Rams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 1:34 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle expresses optimism about playing in the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Recovering from a torn right Achilles, Kittle has set a personal goal to be ready for Week 1, despite standard timelines suggesting a longer recovery. He acknowledges the challenges posed by the travel and schedule but remains determined to improve his chances. Kittle emphasizes his commitment to his recovery and readiness for a game-time decision as the opener approaches.
- •Kittle recovering from a torn right Achilles injury.
- •Targets return for the 49ers' season opener on August 11, 2026.
- •Kittle remains focused on aggressive recovery despite longer timelines.
- •Travel to Australia adds complexity to his comeback plans.
- •Game-time decision expected as the opener approaches.
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — George Kittle Reveals If He’ll Miss 49ers’ Season Opener vs Rams
"San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle is optimistic about his chances of playing against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
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