49ers TE George Kittle Remains Hopeful of Returning From Achilles Tendon Injury for Week 1
George Kittle is nearing a return to practice as he recovers from an Achilles injury, with the 49ers hoping he can help in Week 1.
- On Sunday, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle expressed optimism about playing the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia on Sept. 10, maintaining he can return despite suffering a torn Achilles in January.
- Kittle suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the Jan. 11 playoff victory over the Philadelphia Eagles; surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache encouraged him that a Week 1 return was possible, helping Kittle "light a fire" during rehabilitation.
- Hitting speed benchmarks on his GPS, Kittle said he is "pretty close" to reaching pre-injury levels and remains focused on returning to pads "sooner than later" after working on the side during training camp.
- With a goal to play within the first four games, Kittle remains "very confident" he will avoid the PUP list, though decisions on his status will likely occur before the team departs for Melbourne on Sept. 2.
- San Francisco relies on Kittle's blocking and playmaking to boost quarterback Brock Purdy and the offense; with the 49ers chasing the Seattle Seahawks and Rams in the competitive NFC West, Kittle's availability could prove critical for early-season tiebreakers.
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