George Kittle Issue Hangs Over the 49ers

News ArticlePublishedAug 08, 2026 at 12:24 PM EDTThe San Francisco 49ers have so much going for them heading into the 2026 season. Nick Bosa is back. Fred Warner is back. Brock Purdy remains the quarterback, and Kyle Shanahan is still running the show. When this team is healthy and winning, there's a reason nobody wants to see them waiting on the other side of the field in January.But, there's one big question hanging over the offense: George Kittle.Kittle, of course, suffered an Achilles injury in January, and even if the veteran tight end is ready to go for Week 1, there's a pretty big question about what he'll look like when he gets there. Being cleared to play and being the same George Kittle are two very different things.More news: Ravens Rookie Already Making a Name for Himself in Tr