49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said TE George Kittle (hamstring) will return to practice today as a limited participant.

15 October 2025

This is great news. No word yet on whether the team expects Kittle to play this week, but his return to practice confirms that he is getting close. It is highly unlikely that he was dropped in fantasy leagues during his time on injured reserve, but double-checking his status is certainly worthwhile. The veteran tight end will immediately resume elite TE1 status the moment he retakes the field.