Sources: 49ers tight end George Kittle visited Wednesday in Los Angeles with renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttr Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: George Kittle visited Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Wednesday. ElAttrache performed Kittle's Achilles surgery in January, and the visit was encouraging.

Why it matters: The progress keeps an early return in play for the 49ers tight end.

What to watch: Kittle's availability for the regular-season opener remains the next marker.

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