49ers Give Shocking George Kittle Target Return Date Amid Injury Recovery

49ers Give Shocking George Kittle Target Return Date Amid Injury Recovery

The San Francsico 49ers have attached an early target to George Kittle’s comeback, and it it’s making for ambitous news.General manager John Lynch said, as reported by David Lombardi, San Francisco is “hopeful” Kittle will be back for Week 1 as he works his way back from the torn right Achilles he suffered in the team’s wild-card playoff win over the Eagles in January. That matters because Week 1 is not just any opener for the 49ers. It is a Sep…

Niners GM John Lynch 'hopeful' TE George Kittle (Achilles) can return for Week 1

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch told reporters Sunday that tight end George Kittle is progressing well in his recovery from an Achilles tear and the team is "hopeful" he can be available for Week 1.

49ers GM John Lynch Hopes TE George Kittle Will Return For Week 1

49ers GM John Lynch spoke to the media on Sunday and said he was hopeful that TE George Kittle would be medically cleared to return for the first game of the 2026 season. “He’s doing very good with his Achilles. We’re hopeful for Week 1. Some management during camp. He’s progressing at a good rate.” Lynch told Cam Inman. Kittle was carted off the field with an Achilles’ tear during the team’s Wild Card win over the Eagles, which would likely put…