George Kittle Cleared for Opener Despite Achilles Issue

Tight end George Kittle is on track to play in Thursday's season opener against the Rams despite dealing with an Achilles issue. Kittle was a limited participant in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday. While he is expected to suit up, coach Kyle Shanahan noted that his workload will be monitored by the coaching staff. Recent team roster moves have further signaled that the stars are aligning for Kittle to make his return to the field for the Week 1 matchup.