Kittle On Track For Week 1 Return

Kittle confirmed his recovery is progressing well with no setbacks. "My Achilles is doing great, checking all the boxes, doing everything I'm supposed to do," he said. "My surgeon's super happy. My physical therapist in L.A. is super happy. Niners are happy. I'm happy." afrikasportnews.co.za

The tight end tore his right Achilles during a January 11 playoff game against the Eagles, giving him only eight months for surgery and rehab. Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the surgery and told Kittle immediately afterward that he had "a chance" to make it back for Week 1. Kittle considers the long trip to Melbourne for the first game "just another challenge."