49ers TE George Kittle's Achilles tear described
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Kittle tore his Achilles during the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. He became the latest Niners star to have a season-ending injury.
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Here's what Kittle's possible yearlong recovery from torn Achilles could look like: UCSF doctor
The injury ended Kittle's season. The recovery will be painful and extensive, something that medical experts say could take anywhere between nine and 12 months before Kittle gets back on the field.