Kittle ready to return: 49ers vs Falcons, the tight end is present

George Kittle ready to return to the field with the 49ers

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has expressed his strong intention to play on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Kittle, who recently opened his practice window and has 21 days to recover from a hamstring injury, expressed his enthusiasm to return to the field.

“I fully intend to play on Sunday,” Kittle said. “As long as Coach Kyle Shanahan lets me. It’s up to him. But I expect to be out there. And I think I will be.”

George Kittle

Kittle has been out of action since the first game of the season on September 7, when he suffered the hamstring injury. The player described the injury as a “complete tear” of the tendon, but fortunately, it did not detach from the bone, which shortened his recovery time. The player has been eager to return, especially after missing the last five games, during which the 49ers have achieved a 4-2 record. Kittle has missed the action and has been working diligently to recover. Kittle has participated in training on a limited basis, but feels “very good” and with a notable improvement day by day. Kittle’s possible return has generated enthusiasm among his teammates, who value his energy and productivity on the field.

“George is incredible,” said the quarterback. “He’s great energy in the meeting and he’s just George… I’m excited to see where he’s at.”

Mac Jones

If Kittle is activated for Sunday’s game, the 49ers will need to make a roster move. In addition, Mac Jones is expected to be the starting quarterback again, while Brock Purdy recovers from a toe injury. Other players are also showing positive progress in their injuries, such as defensive tackles Kalia Davis, CJ West, and Kevin Givens, who have gone from limited to full participation. Dominick Puni and Skyy Moore also returned to practice on a limited basis. On the other hand, Ricky Pearsall and Marquez Valdes-Scantling did not participate in the training.