The 49ers were without Nick Bosa, Brandon Aiyuk, Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall and Kittle on Sunday against the Bucs, and they ended up losing star linebacker Fred Warner to a season-ending ankle injury during that game.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is expected at practice Wednesday, but whether quarterback Brock Purdy will join him is not yet known.

One day after losing linebacker Fred Warner to a season-ending right ankle dislocation, the San Francisco 49ers got some positive injury news Monday as coach Kyle Shanahan said tight end George Kittle will return to practice this week.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided an update on star tight end George Kittle on Friday, revealing when the former Pro Bowler and All-Pro is expected to return to the lineup.

When will George Kittle return and play? Will George Kittle be back again this season? Read the latest George Kittle injury updates and return date for Week 6 (2025).