49ers TE George Kittle remains hopeful of returning from Achilles tendon injury for Week 1

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle waves before a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelley L. Cox)

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