49ers' George Kittle pushing for 'realistic' Week 1 return from Achilles injury

NBCS Bay Area - SANTA CLARA — George Kittle is happy. This is nothing new for the 49ers’ All-Pro tight end, who starts every press conference with a jovial, “Howdy.� However, the news that Kittle could be ready to play in Week 1 of the 2026 season might have explained his...