49ers News: Can’t wait to see Kittle back

George Kittle, the tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, is eager to return to practice and the upcoming season opener in Australia. Kittle has been focusing on strengthening his calf muscles through various exercises, including seated and standing calf raises. Additionally, he has been working on football-specific drills, such as running routes and catching passes from a team staffer.

The 49ers offensive coordinator, Klay Kubiak, has expressed confidence in Kittle's progress, stating that he is "pretty close" to hitting the speed benchmarks he set before his injury. Kittle believes he will return to practice within the first four games of the season and is optimistic about not starting the season on the physically unable to perform list.