George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey return to practice for 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:01 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle participated in practice for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, marking their return following extended absences. McCaffrey, dealing with tightness, was limited to seven reps in team drills, while Kittle, activated from the PUP list, focused on individual drills. The 49ers are approaching their recovery cautiously to ensure both players are ready for Week 1 of the regular season. Their participation today is a positive development as they continue preparations ahead of the start of the season in just over two weeks.
- •McCaffrey missed two weeks due to tightness.
- •Kittle was activated from the PUP list on Sunday.
- •Both players were not full participants in practice.
- •The 49ers aim to prepare them for Week 1.
- •Kittle focused on individual drills while McCaffrey had limited reps.
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — How much did George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey do in practice return?
"Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle were both back in practice for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, but how much work did they get?
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