George Kittle Achilles return: playing vs Rams in Australia

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George Kittle Achilles return is confirmed for tonight

San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle is off the injury report and scheduled to play tonight against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, per Adam Schefter. Kittle tore his right Achilles tendon on January 11 and was limited in practice this week before being cleared.

What this means for your roster

Kittle owners start him tonight. He cleared the final injury designation hurdle, moving from limited practice participation to fully off the report. If you were holding him on your bench waiting for this news, you have it.

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