49ers take star TE George Kittle off PUP list 10 days before leaving for Australia
- San Francisco activated Pro Bowler George Kittle from the Active Physically Unable to Perform List on Sunday, clearing the tight end to return to practice following his Achilles recovery.
- Kittle is 221 days removed from surgery to repair the right Achilles that ruptured during the NFC Wild Card win against the Philadelphia Eagles, with typical recovery taking eight to 10 months.
- ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Kittle visited Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Wednesday for "an encouraging visit," while Kittle told reporters last week he was "very confident" he would avoid the PUP list.
- Following his activation, Kittle is expected to participate in individual drills, preventing him from missing the first four games of the season and ensuring his potential availability for the upcoming schedule.
- The 16-hour flight to Australia for the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne on Sept. 10 presents a logistical challenge, though team officials remain optimistic about Kittle's readiness to play.
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49ers take star TE George Kittle off PUP list 10 days before leaving for Australia
San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle was taken off the physically unable to perform list, providing hope that he might be able to return from a ruptured right Achilles tendon before the season opener.
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George Kittle takes major step toward playing in Week 1
Oct 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) looks on before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has taken a significant step toward being ready to play in Week 1 of the regular season. Kittle was officially activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday. The move allows…
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