George Kittle receives positive injury update ahead of NFL season opener
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is receiving optimism about his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon. After a visit with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache, Kittle's injury status has reportedly improved, suggesting a possibility of returning by Week 1 of the NFL season on September 11. He has been on the Physically Unable to Perform list since training camp began, but his progress has been ahead of schedule, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. As Kittle recovers, the 49ers have been actively looking to bolster their receiver corps to support the team amidst several injuries this training camp.
- •Kittle has been recovering from a torn Achilles tendon since January.
- •Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed Kittle's surgery and provided an encouraging update.
- •Kittle is aiming to return in time for the regular season opener against the Rams.
- •The 49ers have made roster changes to support their receiving corps during Kittle's recovery.
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers take star TE George Kittle off PUP list 10 days before leaving for Australia
- 4:50 AMYahoo Sports — San Francisco 49ers Get George Kittle Injury News from Renowned Sports Doctor
- 4:50 AMYahoo Sports — San Francisco 49ers Get ‘Encouraging’ George Kittle News from NFL Sports Doctor
"San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle was taken off the physically unable to perform list on Sunday, providing hope that he might be able to return from a ruptured right Achilles tendon before the season opener. The 49ers got good news on the injury front 10 days before the team was set to depart for Australia for a Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 11 with both Kittle and All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey both back at practice. The Niners are scheduled to leave for Australia on Sept. 2 and Kittle said last week that he needed to get practice time in pads before then to determine whether he would make the trip and try to play Week 1.
"The San Francisco 49ers are hoping that their star pass catcher, George Kittle, can be ready for Week 1 of the NFL season, which is a little over three weeks away. He’s been recovering from a torn Achilles tendon that he suffered in January last season. Recently, Kittle visited with renowned sports doctor Neal ElAttrache […] The post San Francisco 49ers Get ‘Encouraging’ George Kittle News from NFL Sports Doctor appeared first on HEAVY.
"The San Francisco 49ers are hoping that their star pass catcher, George Kittle, can be ready for Week 1 of the NFL season, which is a little over three weeks away. He’s been recovering from a torn Achilles tendon that he suffered in January last season. Recently, Kittle visited with renowned sports doctor Neal ElAttrache […] The post San Francisco 49ers Get George Kittle Injury News from Renowned Sports Doctor appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 6:17 PM49ers take star TE George Kittle off PUP list 10 days before leaving for Australia
San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle was taken off the physically unable to perform list on Sunday, providing hope that he might be able to return from a ruptured right Achilles tendon before the season opener. The 49ers got good news on the injury front 10 days before the team was set to depart for Australia for a Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 11 with both Kittle and All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey both back at practice. The Niners are scheduled to leave for Australia on Sept. 2 and Kittle said last week that he needed to get practice time in pads before then to determine whether he would make the trip and try to play Week 1.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 4:50 AMSan Francisco 49ers Get George Kittle Injury News from Renowned Sports Doctor
The San Francisco 49ers are hoping that their star pass catcher, George Kittle, can be ready for Week 1 of the NFL season, which is a little over three weeks away. He’s been recovering from a torn Achilles tendon that he suffered in January last season. Recently, Kittle visited with renowned sports doctor Neal ElAttrache […] The post San Francisco 49ers Get George Kittle Injury News from Renowned Sports Doctor appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 4:50 AMSan Francisco 49ers Get ‘Encouraging’ George Kittle News from NFL Sports Doctor
The San Francisco 49ers are hoping that their star pass catcher, George Kittle, can be ready for Week 1 of the NFL season, which is a little over three weeks away. He’s been recovering from a torn Achilles tendon that he suffered in January last season. Recently, Kittle visited with renowned sports doctor Neal ElAttrache […] The post San Francisco 49ers Get ‘Encouraging’ George Kittle News from NFL Sports Doctor appeared first on HEAVY.
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