Pair of catches in Week 1
Kittle brought in two of five targets for 12 yards during the 49ers' 27-7 Week 1 win over the Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
Kittle headed into the game without an injury designation, making a remarkable recovery from January's Achilles tear to suit up Week 1. The veteran tight end wasn't much of a factor despite the fact San Francisco lost rookie De'Zhaun Stribling in the first half to what may be a serious ankle injury. However, Kittle did help the 49ers' ground attack generate an impressive 5.8 yards per carry, and he's likely to see his participation rate progressively increase in coming weeks. Kittle's position mate Jake Tonges also suffered a potentially significant knee injury, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, a development that could accelerate Kittle's return to a full complement of snaps.
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Kyle Juszczyk
Logs full practice Friday
Juszczyk (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Christian Kirk
Limited again Friday
Kirk (calf) remained limited in Friday's practice, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Mike Evans
Sits out Friday's practice
Evans (ribs/Achilles) was a non-participant at Friday's practice, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Mike Evans
Works on side Friday
Evans (ribs/Achilles) was working on the side during the open portion of Friday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Christian Kirk
Officially limited Thursday
Kirk (calf) was limited in his return to practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Kyle Juszczyk
Set for limited practice Thursday
Juszczyk (knee) will be limited at Thursday's practice, head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Thursday, Cam Inman of Bay Area News Group reports.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
Avoids injured reserve
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that the 49ers will "hold off" on placing Samuel (hamstring) on IR due to the team's bye in Week 8, Vic Tafur of the Athletic reports.
Mike Evans
Won't practice Thursday
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Evans won't practice Thursday due to rib and Achilles injuries, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Demarcus Robinson
Likely to return after Week 8 bye
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Robinson (ankle) has an "outside chance" to return from injured reserve for the 49ers' Week 7 game versus the Falcons but is more likely to be activated following the team's Week 8 bye, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Christian Kirk
Practice window opens Thursday
Kirk (calf) had his 21-day practice window opened Thursday.
