49ers Remove Kittle From PUP, McCaffrey Returns

Star tight end George Kittle, recovering from an Achilles rupture, has been taken off the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Running back Christian McCaffrey, sidelined for nearly two weeks due to "tightness," also returned to practice, providing optimism both players will be available for the start of the regular season.

Kittle, a two-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler, expressed confidence in his recovery timeline. McCaffrey clarified his absence was partially planned as load management, not a holdout. The 49ers are scheduled to leave for Australia on Sept. 2 before facing the Los Angeles Rams. ipl-today.in