No one yet knows when San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will return from injury. After suffering an Achilles injury against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, he will obviously miss all of OTAs, training camp, and the preseason while continuing his recovery. The uncertainty surrounding his recovery timeline means the 49ers will need to maximize every practice rep and preparation opportunity during that period to ensure the group is ready for the season opener in Australia. Klay Kubiak lays out assignments for the tight ends Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) warms up prior to an NFC Wild Card Round game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak explains San Francisco’s direction on how to maximize their tight ends during training camp.…