49ers tight end George Kittle is providing an encouraging update on his recovery from an Achilles tear. Multiple reports say the injury occurred in January during San Francisco’s wild-card matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. More than six months after the tear, Kittle is seen working out in a recent video alongside strength and conditioning coach Josh Cuthbert. In the footage, Kittle performs strength and conditioning activities and appears to be making progress in his rehab and training.
The reports describe Kittle’s return as still in progress, but the workout footage is presented as a positive sign for his overall timeline. Neither account indicates he is fully cleared to return to full team activities, but both emphasize that he is already doing work with the strength and conditioning staff. Overall, the coverage focuses on Kittle’s rehabilitation progress and the visual evidence of activity as he continues to prepare for a potential return after the six-month-plus recovery period.
