George Kittle Gets Significant Injury Return Update for 49ers Season
Summary
George Kittle, a star tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, has been activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list after recovering from a season-ending Achilles injury. He has not played in the preseason but is expected to return to regular-season play soon.Key Facts
- The 49ers won a preseason game 41-17 against the Los Angeles Chargers with quarterback Brock Purdy playing.
- George Kittle missed all preseason games and was practicing separately due to injury recovery.
- Kittle tore his Achilles tendon during last season’s NFC Wild Card Round game against the Eagles.
- He was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list but has now been activated.
- Kittle has 7 Pro Bowl selections and nearly 8,000 career receiving yards.
- He could surpass some retired tight ends who are Hall of Fame candidates if he plays this season.
- The 49ers have one more preseason game against the Oakland Raiders, but Kittle likely will not play.
- The NFL regular season opener involving the 49ers is scheduled for September 10 in Melbourne, Australia.
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