'It's Fun to Be Doubted': How 49ers' George Kittle Completed His 243-Day Recovery From Torn Achilles

'It's fun to be doubted': How 49ers' George Kittle completed his 243-day recovery from torn Achilles

Despite tearing his Achilles in the playoffs, Kittle appears to be back to his normal self. Here's how he won the recovery process.

NFC Notes: George Kittle, Puka Nacua, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams

49ers 49ers TE George Kittle is back in the starting lineup this season after recovering from a torn Achilles he suffered in January. Kittle said he has enjoyed proving the doubters wrong this season.  “It’s fun to be doubted,” Kittle said, via Nick Wagoner of ESPN. “I’m not a chip-on-my-shoulder guy whatsoever, but when you […]

George Kittle's 243-day return from a torn Achilles

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — George Kittle completed a 243-day recovery from a torn right Achilles that he suffered in a Jan. 11 NFC wild-card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, according to ESPN. The 49ers tight end had surgery on Jan. 14, and his rehab timeline stretched from that date to a return in Week 1. […]