when will kittle return

George Kittle is expected to return to play no earlier than Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season, which corresponds to the game on October 12 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has been on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury sustained in Week 1 and must miss a minimum of four games. While there is optimism about his recovery and past history of quick healing, the 49ers appear to be taking a cautious approach given his age and injury history. If the team decides to be more cautious, his return could be delayed until Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons. As of now, there have been no updates indicating he will be ready before Week 6, and his progress has been described as positive with significant effort in his recovery.