George Kittle Nearing Return Following Achilles Recovery

Eight months after suffering a torn Achilles, 49ers tight end George Kittle is nearing a return to practice. Kittle is hitting top speeds and expressed strong confidence that he will be activated from the PUP list before the regular-season opener against the Rams. While he is being careful not to rush his recovery, he is optimistic about playing in Week 1, noting that a return to the field is expected sooner than later as he continues his recovery process.