George Kittle Nearing Return Following Achilles Tear

George Kittle is trending toward a return to the field after recovering from an Achilles tear. He is officially slated to practice on Monday in Melbourne, Australia, as the 49ers prepare for their season opener. The team's recent roster move to sign long snapper Jon Weeks is viewed as a signal that they are clearing space to accommodate Kittle's return to active status. He is currently trending toward playing in Week 1.