George Kittle expresses optimism about returning for 49ers’ Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle spoke about his recovery from a torn Achilles during an appearance on Chris Simms' podcast. Kittle is hopeful about playing in the team's Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia on September 10. He has recently begun running routes and feels he is making significant progress, although he acknowledges he is not at 100%. Kittle emphasized he would not rush his return if it risks further injury, highlighting the importance of a safe recovery. The 49ers veterans are reporting to training camp this weekend, providing an opportunity for Kittle to gauge his readiness alongside teammates.
- •Kittle is recovering from a torn Achilles suffered in January.
- •He feels confident about his chances to play by Week 1.
- •Kittle is back to running routes but is not yet fully healthy.
- •The 49ers begin training camp this weekend with veterans arriving.
- •Kittle aims to ensure a safe return without risking further injury.
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — San Francisco 49ers Announce George Kittle Injury News
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — George Kittle lands on PUP list to open 49ers camp
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers’ George Kittle Reveals Chances of Playing Week 1 Amid Injury Recovery
"After rookies reported to training camp earlier this week, veterans are set to arrive this weekend for the San Francisco 49ers.That continues to raise questions about where star tight end George Kittle stands in his recovery after he suffered a torn Achilles during the Wild Card Round against the Philadelphia Eagles.Kittle Provides UpdateDuring an appearance […] The post 49ers’ George Kittle Reveals Chances of Playing Week 1 Amid Injury Recovery appeared first on HEAVY.
"There's been optimism about tight end George Kittle playing in Week 1 after tearing his Achilles in January, but he's not quite ready to practice yet. 49ers General Manager John Lynch said on Saturday that Kittle will be placed on the physically unable list to open training camp.
"George Kittle will open 49ers training camp on active/PUP, but his rapid recovery has kept a Week 1 return against the Rams in play. The post San Francisco 49ers Announce George Kittle Injury News appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:06 PMSan Francisco 49ers Announce George Kittle Injury News
George Kittle will open 49ers training camp on active/PUP, but his rapid recovery has kept a Week 1 return against the Rams in play. The post San Francisco 49ers Announce George Kittle Injury News appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 7:27 PMGeorge Kittle lands on PUP list to open 49ers camp
There's been optimism about tight end George Kittle playing in Week 1 after tearing his Achilles in January, but he's not quite ready to practice yet. 49ers General Manager John Lynch said on Saturday that Kittle will be placed on the physically unable list to open training camp.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 11:05 PM49ers’ George Kittle Reveals Chances of Playing Week 1 Amid Injury Recovery
After rookies reported to training camp earlier this week, veterans are set to arrive this weekend for the San Francisco 49ers.That continues to raise questions about where star tight end George Kittle stands in his recovery after he suffered a torn Achilles during the Wild Card Round against the Philadelphia Eagles.Kittle Provides UpdateDuring an appearance […] The post 49ers’ George Kittle Reveals Chances of Playing Week 1 Amid Injury Recovery appeared first on HEAVY.
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