George Kittle Gets Significant Injury Return Update for 49ers Season

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

SANTA CLARA — It was a novel scene, one not seen in almost a month of training camp. On one end of the 49ers’ practice field in the shadow of Levi’s Stadium, a player in full pads, with flowing blond hair and a white No. 85 jersey went through individual blocking drills. On the far...

The Good and Not So Good from Day 16 of 49ers Camp: Kittle and McCaffrey Return  Sports Illustrated

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

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.