What happened: Kittle practiced in full uniform in Melbourne during San Francisco’s final preparation for the opener. He had advanced to 11-on-11 work by Sept. 2, less than eight months into his recovery.
Why it matters: His availability would restore a key receiving and blocking option to the offense. Playing the opener would mean Kittle misses no regular-season games because of the injury.
By the numbers: San Francisco activated Kittle from PUP on Aug. 23, 16 days before Tuesday’s update.
What to watch: The remaining practice sessions will determine whether his expected return stays on schedule.