George Kittle Cleared for Season Opener After Practice Participation

George Kittle has been named a 2026 team captain for the 49ers. After participating in practice on Monday, Kittle traveled to Australia and was spotted in full uniform for Tuesday's practice session in Melbourne. While Kittle has been managing an Achilles issue, Klay Kubiak expressed confidence in his physical condition. All signs indicate the tight end is trending toward availability for Thursday's season opener against the Rams.