Kittle, Pickens activated and accessible for 49ers in opposition to Falcons

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Per week of positivity about George Kittle‘s potential return to the San Francisco 49ers culminated within the tight finish being activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Kittle and defensive deal with Kevin Givens had been cleared to play in Sunday night time’s dwelling sport in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons. Coach Kyle Shanahan indicated Friday that may be the case when he mentioned Kittle “is enjoying and Kevin more than likely is.”

Kittle missed the previous 5 video games after injuring his proper hamstring within the second quarter of the Sept. 7 season opener in opposition to Seattle. Kittle mentioned Thursday he “totally” tore the hamstring however because it did not pull off the bone, he averted a for much longer restoration.

The 49ers had one roster spot open for Kittle or Givens from Friday after they positioned receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling on IR with a calf problem. Warner going to IR opened the opposite required spot. Additionally Saturday, San Francisco promoted defensive finish Trevis Gipson from the observe squad to the energetic roster and waived tight finish Brayden Willis. In the meantime, offensive lineman Nick Zakelj and receiver Malik Turner had been elevated from the observe squad for this week.

On Friday, the 49ers dominated out receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee), quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) and defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring).