George Kittle has ‘eye popping’ update from injury recovery
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- George Kittle is making significant progress in his recovery from a ruptured Achilles suffered seven months ago during the NFC Wild Card game against the Eagles.
- NFL Insider Ian Rapoport observed Kittle's recent workouts and believes he has a strong chance to play in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
- Typically, Achilles injuries require about nine months for recovery, but Kittle's fast and impressive rehab has raised hopes for an earlier return.
- The 49ers are cautiously optimistic, prioritizing Kittle's availability later in the season for playoff contention over rushing him back for the opener.
- Kittle has been actively sharing workout videos throughout the offseason, demonstrating steady progress toward full-speed play.
