Overview
- In a Friday appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Kittle said he will alternate between a boot and a shoe starting next week and expects to stay on crutches for roughly two to four weeks.
- He has been using an electric scooter during Pro Bowl activities, which he described as a convenience while continuing rehab.
- He tore his Achilles in the wild-card win over the Eagles in January and noted that walking is not yet part of the program.
- He remains under contract through 2029 after a 2025 extension, and his recovery timeline factors into San Francisco’s offseason depth planning at pass catcher.
- He recorded 57 receptions for 628 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games last season, underscoring his value to the 49ers’ offense.