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ArticleGeorge Kittle, Christian McCaffrey startle 49ers training camp
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Kittle, who tore his Achilles in January, was still optimistic about his chances of being able to play Week 1... On Sunday, a remarkable 224 days since the injury, he hit that benchmark. Kittle was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list before practice and took part in some individual, 1-on-1 and team drills, though he stopped short of being a full participant.
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Kittle activated from PUP 224 days post-Achilles tear; Week 1 uncertain but Week 4 likely.

Kittle was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list 224 days after tearing his Achilles in January and participated in individual, 1-on-1, and team drills in full pads on Sunday. While still not a full participant and Week 1 availability remains uncertain given 32 hours of round-trip air travel to Australia, the 49ers' activation signaled strong belief he'll return before Week 4, less than nine months post-injury. Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak noted his return 'changes your energy a little bit' as a Hall of Fame-caliber player practicing at a high standard.

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