George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers, TE - News, Stats, Bio - CBS Sports
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www.cbssports.comHere are the latest updates on George Kittle:
- George Kittle is recovering from a torn right Achilles suffered in the 49ers’ January playoff win over the Eagles. Team and media reports in May 2026 indicate he is progressing well in rehab and the 49ers were hopeful he could be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season [web: Heavy, web: CBS Sports].
- San Francisco’s general manager has publicized optimism about a potential Week 1 return, though the final timeline depends on his progress during training camp and August work [web: Heavy, web: CBS Sports].
- Kittle himself has expressed a belief that he could return well before November, suggesting a shorter-than-typical Achilles rehab timeline is possible given the tear location near the soleus; however, a definitive return date will emerge as rehab continues [web: Heavy, web: Yardbarker].
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