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George Kittle cleared to play after recovering from Achilles injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:21 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

George Kittle cleared to play after recovering from Achilles injury
Summary

The San Francisco 49ers announced that George Kittle has been activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list. Kittle suffered a season-ending Achilles injury during the playoffs on January 11, 2026. His wife, Claire Kittle, expressed pride in his resilience and shared emotional tributes celebrating his return. Teammate Christian McCaffrey highlighted Kittle's energizing presence on the field. Kittle previously mentioned taking small steps in his recovery during an event in Nashville this summer.

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  • •George Kittle was carted off with an Achilles injury on January 11.
  • •Claire Kittle praised her husband's determination and resilience.
  • •Teammate Christian McCaffrey emphasized Kittle's positive impact on the team.
  • •Kittle was active in June about his recovery progress.
  • •The 49ers announced Kittle's activation from the PUP list on August 23.
Latest Updates
  • 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Claire Kittle Reacts After 49ers Husband George Kittle Is Cleared to Play Following Season-Ending Injury
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The star tight end was carted off the field with a season-ending Achilles injury during the playoffs in January

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