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SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 13: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers walks on the field before a preseason NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on August 13, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Finally, the tight end news we’ve all been waiting for. The San Francisco 49ers announced they have activated George Kittle from the Active/PUP list.
That’s meaningful news for a plethora of reasons. One being the 49ers activated Kittle before Sunday morning’s practice. Kittle’s positivity a week ago should’ve eliminated any fears of him missing meaningful games. Seven days later, after receiving good news in the middle of the week, Kittle will return to practice.
One of Kittle’s biggest concerns was not having enough practice time ahead of Week 1 to get into football shape. Kittle should be able to get in close to double-digit practices in before the 49ers play the Los Angeles Rams.
Again, it’s not the end of the world if he needs another week with the game being in Australia, but the fact that Week 2 is realistic makes you appreciate Kittle attacking his rehab and putting himself in a position to play this early in the season.
Kittle tore his Achilles the second week of January. It was a unique tear because it occurred higher up, rather than lower near the heel. It’s still incredible that he has a shot to play in September.
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