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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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Around two weeks before the start of the new NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers have reunited their superstars. Both Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle have re-entered training.
49ers activate TE George Kittle (Achilles) off PUP list
The San Francisco 49ers activated star tight end George Kittle from the physically unable to perform list on Sunday. The move represents a significant step forward in his recovery from a torn right Achilles sustained on Jan. 11 in the 49ers' 23-1...
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