George Kittle Clears Week 1 Injury Report
George Kittle was limited in all three practices in Melbourne but has no game designation for Week 1 against the Rams.
Sources
- 49ers Final Week 1 Injury Report 2026-09-10T00:23:00-04:00
George Kittle Injury Update
SFTELast updated:
George Kittle was limited in all three practices in Melbourne but has no game designation for Week 1 against the Rams.
Current Status
StatusCleared
InjuryAchilles
PracticeLimited
Game status—
Expected returnAvailable for Week 1
Injury timeline
George Kittle Injury History
4 updates · Latest September 10, 2026
George Kittle Expected to Play in Week 1
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.
Sources
- Report: 49ers' Nick Bosa, George Kittle to travel to Australia 2026-09-02
- Nick Bosa returns to practice for the 49ers before the team leaves for Australia 2026-09-02T15:28:00-04:00
George Kittle Expected to Practice This Week as Week 1 Remains Possible
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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George Kittle activated from PUP
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.
Sources
- Niners activate TE George Kittle off physically unable to perform list 2026-08-23T13:07:00-04:00
- Day 16 of 2026 Training Camp: George Kittle's Remarkable Return 2026-08-23T15:54:00-04:00
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