Kittle (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

A groin injury limited Kittle's practice participation from Wednesday through Friday and resulted in him carrying a questionable tag into the season opener, but as anticipated, the standout tight end has been cleared to play Sunday. No reports have indicated that Kittle's snaps will be limited against the Steelers, so expect him to maintain an integral role in the 49ers' passing game while also serving as a key blocker for the team's ground attack.

Kittle (groin), who is listed as questionable, is expected to suit up for Sunday's road matchup against the Steelers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Official word on Kittle's status will arrive when the 49ers release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff, but assuming Kittle gets the green light to play, he's expected to be on the field to give Brock Purdy a full assortment of offensive weapons. If Kittle is limited in any capacity, though, it could result in a small uptick in targets for Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey.

Kittle (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The tight end has been limited at practice this week and could end up a game-time decision ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday. The 49ers have Charlie Woerner, Ross Dwelley and Brayden Willis for TE depth, but in fantasy terms there's more interest in how Kittle's potential absence (or reduced playing time) might push more targets towards WRs Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel and RB Christian McCaffrey.

Kittle (groin) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kittle has been dealing with an adductor strain since Aug. 10 that still may be lingering because he played 12 offensive snaps during the 49ers' preseason finale on Aug. 25. In any case, he's been able to manage back-to-back capped sessions to begin Week 1 prep, and the team may clarify his status for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh upon the release of Friday's injury report.

Kittle was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a groin injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kittle continues to tend to the adductor strain that has plagued him since Aug. 10, which still may be lingering because he logged 12 offensive snaps in the 49ers' preseason finale on Aug. 25. He'll now aim to get back to full practice activity by Friday, but if he doesn't, he seems poised to enter the weekend with an injury designation ahead of Sunday's season opener at Pittsburgh.

Kittle (undisclosed) participated in the open portion of Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kittle sat out the 49ers' first two preseason games due to an adductor strain before returning for the exhibition finale. While he managed to play 12 offensive snaps, he didn't haul in his lone target and also required additional rest in the aftermath of that contest. On Monday, Kittle was contained to a side field, so his return to drills in some capacity two days later is a positive development. Wednesday's injury report will reveal whether he was a limited or full participant.

Kittle (undisclosed) is working off to the side during Monday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kittle had an adductor strain in mid-August and was determined to need more rest after making a brief appearance in the 49ers' final preseason game. Coach Kyle Shanahan said last week that he expected the tight end to resume practicing this week, with a return to individual work Monday marking a step in the right direction. The team won't post an official injury report until Wednesday, four days before the 49ers start their season in Pittsburgh against a star-studded Steelers defense.

Kittle (undisclosed) is still dealing with an injury from training camp and won't resume practicing until next week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kittle played a few drives in the Niners' final preseason game after missing some practices with a groin injury. It sounds like he's not quite 100 percent, though perhaps healthy enough to play, so the team wants him to take this week off before returning Monday as a full participant. The first official injury report won't be released until Wednesday, four days before the Niners open their season with a road game against Pittsburgh.

Kittle finished without a catch on one target in Friday's preseason game against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Kittle and the starters played a couple drives and moved the ball with ease against Los Angeles' second-stringers. The tight end's only target was uncatchable, but he nonetheless proved his health after battling a groin injury earlier this summer. Kittle, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and Christian McCaffrey provide QB Brock Purdy with a fantastic group of pass catchers heading into a tricky Week 1 matchup at Pittsburgh.

Kittle (groin) is in uniform ahead of Friday's preseason game against the Chargers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With starting quarterback Brock Purdy expected to get some run in the 49ers' exhibition finale, he'll welcome back the team's top tight end for the first time this preseason. Kittle has been dealing with an adductor strain since Aug. 10, but he was able to mix into drills Monday and now will be available to San Francisco's offense along with wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk.