San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports

Report: 49ers All-Pro TE George Kittle expected to return vs. Eagles

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 10/2/20

After missing the last two games with a knee injury, it appears San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is ready to make his return.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Kittle is expected to return Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

From @GMFB: Updates on a few key skill players, with #Saints WR Michael Thomas' return being determined by risk of reinjury, not how he looks in practice... plus #49ers TE George Kittle and #Falcons WR Julio Jones. pic.twitter.com/W5dRAme7Z4
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 2, 2020

Team reporter Keiana Martin said earlier in the week that Kittle returned to practice and told reporters that he plans to play this weekend.

The 26-year-old has been dealing with a sprained MCL and a bone bruise, which he suffered early on this season. Kittle has four receptions for 44 yards so far this campaign.

San Francisco's offense has suffered numerous injuries since the season began. Jimmy Garoppolo and Raheem Mostert have not yet practiced this week after being injured at MetLife Stadium in previous weeks and likely will miss Week 4. Meanwhile, second-string tight end Jordan Reed could miss six to eight weeks with a knee injury.

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