The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with a barrage of injuries in the first half of the season, but they are finally getting one of their best players back at full health. Star tight end George Kittle has been activated off of injured reserved ahead of the team's Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons .
Speaking with reporters at his Saturday press conference, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle's role will not be limited in his first game back.
"No pitch count," Shanahan said. "George has rehabbed really well. Came back 100% and had a good week of practice. We'll space it out throughout the game, but no pitch count."
Kittle tweaked his hamstring on the team's first possession of its season-opening win over the Seattle Seahawks , and he's missed the last five games. Kittle w