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Kittle says he’ll likely avoid PUP list

8/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

George Kittle said he could avoid the PUP list and play in the September 10 opener in Melbourne.
He tore his right Achilles on January 11, 2024, and had surgery three days later by Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
He now runs at top speeds, meets GPS benchmarks, and feels “pretty close” to his pre-injury form.
If placed on the PUP list, he would miss at least four games.

History

Historical Context

Marcus Allen, the 1982 first-round pick who propelled the Los Angeles Raiders to a Super Bowl XVIII win and totaled 12,243 rushing yards, overcame a major knee injury that sidelined most of the 1989 season and later earned NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 1993. His history of successful recoveries exemplifies the NFL’s long-standing focus on elite rehabilitation programs.

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Story summary

George Kittle said he could avoid the PUP list and play in the September 10 opener in Melbourne.
He tore his right Achilles on January 11, 2024, and had surgery three days later by Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
He now runs at top speeds, meets GPS benchmarks, and feels “pretty close” to his pre-injury form.
If placed on the PUP list, he would miss at least four games.

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