George Kittle returns to 11-on-11 work eight months after Achilles tear

The injury occurred Jan. 11.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 21 min read

George Kittle tore his Achilles on Jan. 11. It cannot be overstated how impressive it is that he’s doing this 8 months Via @ArmandoSalguero on X

What happened: Kittle took part in pre-11-on-11 work Wednesday on the San Francisco 49ers’ practice field. The 49ers activated Kittle from the PUP list on Aug. 24.

Why it matters: His practice participation is a notable step as San Francisco prepares for the 2026 season. Achilles recovery has been the central issue surrounding his availability.

By the numbers: Jan. 11 to Sept. 2 spans 234 days.

What to watch: Watch whether Kittle’s workload expands in the remaining preseason practices.

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@ArmandoSalguero 2026-09-02T06:17:27.778394+00:00

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