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George Kittle is ready to go for Week 1. If that were not the case, the 49ers wouldn't run the risk of waiving a tight end during their game week when they're playing in Australia. The 49ers must be confident in what they've seen from Kittle.
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Kittle cleared for Week 1; 49ers' waiver of Willis confirms confidence in his Achilles recovery.

Ready to go for Week 1 against the Rams, signaling the 49ers' confidence in his recovery from his Achilles injury suffered in the playoffs. The team's decision to waive a tight end during their game week in Australia—when they could have kept Willis as insurance—underscores their conviction that Kittle is healthy and available. Kittle is described as one of the biggest net positives for any team, excelling both as a pass-catcher and as a blocker in the running game; his impact will be amplified with Mike Evans and Brock Purdy on the field.

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