Overview
- The 49ers announced on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026 that they activated tight end George Kittle from the Active/PUP list, making him eligible to take part in team practices.
- Kittle was in uniform for limited, individual on‑field work during Sunday’s session while running back Christian McCaffrey returned in uniform and took a small number of team reps.
- Removing Kittle from PUP prevents the NFL rule that would have forced him to miss the first four regular‑season games, allowing the team to increase his practice reps if they choose.
- San Francisco must still complete padded practices and set its 53‑man roster before departing for Melbourne on Sept. 2, a timetable that will determine whether Kittle and McCaffrey play in the Week 1 opener or debut in Week 2.
- Defensive end Nick Bosa remained out with knee soreness and tendinitis, so the team will lean on depth and manage workloads while balancing the risk of travel and heavy usage over the season.