George Kittle continues recovery from Achilles tear with positive updates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is actively recovering from an Achilles tear he sustained in January. His wife, Claire Kittle, shared a video showing him performing side-to-side exercises, indicating he is ahead of his recovery schedule. Initially injured during a playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Kittle had surgery and is on track for a return by mid-November. He reported running over 16 miles per hour and completing drills, suggesting significant progress in his rehabilitation.
- •Kittle injured his right Achilles tendon in the NFC wild-card game on January 11.
- •Claire Kittle revealed exercises showing positive signs of his recovery.
- •Kittle's expected return is set for mid-November.
- •He has started running over 16 miles per hour and performing various drills.
- •Surgery was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, resulting in a clean tear.
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — George Kittle’s Wife Claire Gives Fans Sneak Peek Into 49ers TE’s Achilles Tear Recovery
"San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is using the offseason to recover from an Achilles tear sustained earlier this year. The latest insight into his recovery was shared by his wife, Claire.
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