A huge positive update dropped this Thursday for San Francisco 49ers fans regarding their star tight end, George Kittle. This isn’t just a minor step, folks, this is the kind of news that gets a whole locker room buzzing.
An Encouraging Visit for Kittle
The buzz comes straight from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Kittle made a trip to Los Angeles on Wednesday to see Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the very surgeon who performed his Achilles surgery. The big takeaway from that visit? It was “an encouraging visit,” per Schefter. When your specialist gives you that kind of feedback, you know things are moving in the right direction. It’s exactly what you want to hear from the doctor who put you back together.
Season Opener on the Horizon?
The really wild part of this update is that Kittle’s recovery is reportedly “ahead of schedule.” Think about that for a second: an Achilles surgery, a tough recovery, and he’s already beating the timeline. It’s a testament to his work ethic, no doubt. The best news for his team is that this accelerated timeline means Kittle “could be available for the team’s season-opener.” That’s not a maybe down the road, that’s potentially suiting up for game one.
This quick turnaround is a massive boost. With the season opener just around the corner, having Kittle possibly ready to go is a huge lift. You gotta wonder if he’s already counting down the days.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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