George Kittle participates in TEU event six months post-Achilles tear
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:06 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle attended the annual Tight End University summit in Nashville, showing promising signs of recovery from his January Achilles tear. Kittle was seen jogging and performing light cutting drills, indicating positive progress as he approaches a potential return for the start of the season. The 49ers have expressed optimism about his readiness for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne. His participation at TEU highlights his determination to return to form after a serious injury.
- •Kittle suffered an Achilles tear in January during a playoff game.
- •He participated in workouts at the Tight End University event.
- •Kittle aims for a return in the season opener on August 6.
- •The 49ers are encouraged by Kittle's recovery progress.
- •Training camp for the 49ers begins next month.
- 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — WATCH: George Kittle on the move at TEU 6 months after Achilles tear
"The San Francisco 49ers got some great news from their star tight end during the annual TEU event in Nashville.
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