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NFL: 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) Aiming for Early Return in 2026
January 21, 2026

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news on Jan. 20, 2026:

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49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) aiming for early return in 2026

By Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle tore his Achilles on Jan. 11, which, on a normal timeline, would put his return around the midseason point of the 2026 campaign. Kittle is planning on coming in ahead of schedule.

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