{"id":9066,"date":"2025-10-17T03:51:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T03:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/9066\/"},"modified":"2025-10-17T03:51:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T03:51:21","slug":"george-kittles-practice-return-energizes-49ers-teammates-nbc-sports-bay-area-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/9066\/","title":{"rendered":"George Kittle\u2019s practice return energizes 49ers teammates \u2013 NBC Sports Bay Area & California"},"content":{"rendered":"

SANTA CLARA \u2014 George Kittle\u2019s presence at a second consecutive practice<\/a> is a positive sign for the All-Pro\u2019s return to the field for the 49ers\u2019 Week 7 contest with the Atlanta Falcons on “Sunday Night Football.”<\/p>\n

Kittle, who suffered a hamstring injury in the 49ers’ Week 1 win<\/a> over the Seattle Seahawks, went through his usual routine during the open portion of practice. The Iowa product worked one-on-one with tight ends coach Brian Fleury, took part in blocking drills with offensive linemen, and caught passes from both Brock Purdy and Mac Jones.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no one happier to have the tight end back than Kittle himself.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have been so very excited to play football since last season ended,\u201d Kittle said. \u201cOnly being able to play 26 snaps has been very difficult for me. I\u2019ve been trying my best to get back as fast as I can without being an idiot and rushing it. The itch has been there.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 49ers are hopeful that Kittle\u2019s return to the field will help the improve the offense\u2019s struggling run game. Christian McCaffrey is looking forward to his teammate\u2019s return.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s awesome,\u201d McCaffrey said on Wednesday. \u201cHe\u2019s not just great as a player but his every and leadership on the field means a whole lot to this team. So we can\u2019t wait to get him back.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are several players, along with the tight end who are working their way back from injury for the primetime showdown, but there were a few players missing from Thursday\u2019s lengthier practice session.<\/p>\n

Absent from the early portion of practice open to the media were Ricky Pearsall (knee), Yetur Gross-Matos (knee\/hamstring), and Marques Valdez-Scantling (calf).<\/p>\n

Brock Purdy was on the field, as he was on Wednesday, and continued to take his reps following Mac Jones.\u00a0 Kyle Shanahan believes the quarterback is gradually getting healthier, but the order indicates Jones will likely be the starter on Sunday evening.<\/p>\n

After practice concluded on Wednesday afternoon, the 49ers downgraded Dominick Puni\u2019s status to a non participant but the right guard was back on the field on Thursday. The offensive lineman originally injured his knee during the preseason but has suited up for every game since Week 1.<\/p>\n

Here is the full practice report for Oct. 16:<\/p>\n

Did not participate<\/p>\n

WR Ricky Pearsall (knee)<\/p>\n

DL Yetur Gross Matos (knee\/hamstring)<\/p>\n

WR Marques Valdez-Scantling (calf)<\/p>\n

Limited partcipation<\/p>\n

QB Brock Purdy (toe)<\/p>\n

WR Jauan Jennings (shoulder\/ankle\/ribs)<\/p>\n

TE George Kittle (hamstring)<\/p>\n

WR Jordan Watkins (calf)<\/p>\n

CB. Renardo Green (neck)<\/p>\n

OL Dominick Puni (knee)<\/p>\n

WR Sky Moore (ankle)<\/p>\n

Full Participation<\/p>\n

QB Mac Jones (knee\/oblique)<\/p>\n

LT Trent Williams (rest)\u2028RB Christian McCaffrey (rest)<\/p>\n

DB Upton Stout (shoulder)<\/p>\n

DL Mykel Williams (thumb)<\/p>\n

DL Kalia Davis (hand)<\/p>\n

DL CJ West (thumb)<\/p>\n

DL Kevin Givens (pectoral)<\/p>\n

Atlanta Falcons practice report<\/p>\n

Did not practice<\/p>\n

S Billy Bowman (hamstring)<\/p>\n

T Jake Matthews (ankle)\u2028WR Ray-Ray McCloud (not injury related)<\/p>\n

CB Clark Phillips (triceps\/illness)<\/p>\n

LB Jalon Walker (groin) \u2028\u2028Limited participation<\/p>\n

TE Feleipe Franks (calf)<\/p>\n

WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring)<\/p>\n

Full participation<\/p>\n

DE Leonard Floyd (illness)<\/p>\n

S Jordan Fuller (knee)<\/p>\n

DE Ta\u2019Quon Graham (calf)<\/p>\n

DT Lacale London (triceps)<\/p>\n

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