George Kittle Injury History

September 2, 2026Return timeline

George Kittle Expected to Play in Week 1

Achilles · Practice: Participated in his third straight practice Wednesday · Practicing and traveling with the team to Australia · Return: Expected to play in Week 1 against the Rams

George Kittle participated in his third straight practice on September 2nd and is traveling with the 49ers to Australia. He is expected to play in Week 1 against the Rams.

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August 30, 2026Return timeline

George Kittle Expected to Practice This Week as Week 1 Remains Possible

Achilles · Expected to practice this week with Week 1 still possible · Return: Has a chance to play in Week 1 against the Rams

George Kittle is expected to practice this week as he continues his return from the Achilles injury. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday that Kittle still has a chance to play in San Francisco's Week 1 game against the Rams in Australia. This is a new update since his Aug. 23rd activation from PUP.

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August 23, 2026Activated

George Kittle activated from PUP

Torn Achilles · Activated from PUP and returned to practice in individual work

San Francisco activated George Kittle from the physically unable to perform list Sunday. Kittle returned to practice in full pads for individual work but did not participate in team drills.

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George Kittle Injury History