George Kittle's Achilles Recovery Takes Positive Turn Ahead of Week 1
Summary
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is recovering well from a torn Achilles injury he suffered last season. After visiting his surgeon, his recovery is ahead of schedule, giving him a chance to play in the Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams.Key Facts
- George Kittle missed the 49ers game against the Chargers while recovering from a torn Achilles injury.
- He visited Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the surgeon who operated on his Achilles, in Los Angeles.
- Kittle’s recovery is described as "encouraging" and ahead of the usual 9-12 month timeline for this injury.
- The 49ers face the Rams in Melbourne, Australia, on September 10, about eight months after Kittle’s injury.
- Players with this injury usually start non-contact drills only near this stage of recovery.
- Kittle has not yet returned to full practice but may be ready to ramp up training soon.
- The 49ers need to take action on Kittle’s Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list status before August 30 to keep him eligible.
- If moved to the Reserve PUP list, Kittle would miss at least the first four games of the season.
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