49ers Activate George Kittle From PUP List 7 Months After Achilles Tear

3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Aug 23

Sunday's activation clears George Kittle to return to practice, the clearest sign yet that the 49ers tight end is nearing his comeback from a torn right Achilles.
Jan. 11 is when Kittle suffered the rupture in a playoff win over Philadelphia, but he has said throughout rehab that he still had a chance to be ready for Week 1 against the Rams.
Kyle Shanahan said last week Kittle looked on track to return "sooner than later," and the move means he can now work back into football activity after missing all of training camp.
Week 1 remains uncertain, but Kittle has said he does not expect to open the season on the PUP list, and Sunday's move all but ensures he can play within the first 4 weeks barring a setback.