Kittle Ahead of Schedule, Could Play Week 1

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Kittle's recent visit to surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles yielded encouraging results. The tight end, who tore his Achilles in a playoff game against the Eagles on Jan. 11, is currently on the active/physically unable to perform list but expects to be removed by Aug. 30 to be available for the season opener.

Kittle, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, has been rehabbing diligently since undergoing surgery three days after his injury. His potential return would be a significant boost to the 49ers' offense as they prepare for their Week 1 matchup in Australia. cat-cross.com