When San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle went down with a hamstring injury in Week 1, it seemed like the team was in big trouble.
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Kittle's injury in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks has kept him on the sideline ever since. While the hope was he could be back in Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it seems likely that he will miss that game as well.
The All-Pro was seen near the practice field doing light drills this week, but the Niners clearly want to be smart and not rush him back from injury, even though it is good to see him back out there at least doing some light work again.