San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is expected to return to practice on Wednesday after dealing with hamstring irritation that caused him to miss the previous game. Coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that Kittle was close to playing last week and that his participation in practice will be crucial for his availability moving forward. Kittle had previously missed a game due to a hamstring injury but is anticipated to have a normal workload in the upcoming matchup if he continues to progress.

• George Kittle is expected to practice Wednesday, indicating a potential return to game action soon.
• Kittle's activity level in practice will be key to his availability for the next game.