Kyle Juszczyk optimistic George Kittle might return by Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 1:27 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Kyle Juszczyk expressed optimism that George Kittle could be ready for the San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. While Kittle is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery, his target return date remains mid-November. Juszczyk highlighted Kittle's performance during recent drills, indicating impressive speed and movement. However, experts caution that an earlier return than November may pose risks of re-injury. Kittle's full season availability would be beneficial for his ranking among tight ends.
- •Kyle Juszczyk is optimistic about George Kittle’s potential return.
- •Kittle could play in Week 1 against the Rams.
- •His current recovery target is still set for mid-November.
- •Kittle has shown impressive speed during drills.
- •Early return could risk setbacks for the star tight end.
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Juszczyk on George Kittle: “I really do think there is a chance he’s ready for Week 1”
"Juszczyk thinks Kittle could be ready for Week 1. The target date is mid-November. Those two things can both be true.
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