49ers take star TE George Kittle off PUP list 10 days before leaving for Australia

49ers take star TE George Kittle off PUP list 10 days before leaving for Australia  Toronto Star

Ahead of the season, the San Francisco 49ers made a major decision regarding tight end George Kittle's playing status.

Kittle has been working his way back from a torn Achilles Aug 23, 2026 at 3:34 pm ET • 1 min read For a change, the 49ers have some positive news from an injury standpoint. San Francisco has activated tight end George Kittle from the physically unable to perform list. Kittle has been working his way back from a torn Ac

49ers activate George Kittle from PUP list. Will he play Week 1?  USA Today

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle was taken off the physically unable to perform list, providing hope that he might be able to return from a ruptured right Achilles tendon before the season opener

49ers take star TE George Kittle off PUP list 10 days before leaving for Australia  AP News

The 49ers activated star tight end George Kittle from the PUP list, clearing him to practice after recovering from a torn Achilles.

It's unclear if Kittle will play in the season opener in Australia when the 49ers play the Rams in Week 1 on Sept. 10.

49ers activate star TE George Kittle from PUP list  ESPN

This is some big news for the 49ers, and incredible news for George Kittle.