McCaffrey & Kittle Back for 49ers' Aussie Opener | San Francisco 49ers News

The 49ers are firing on all cylinders as they gear up for their historic 2026 season opener in Melbourne against the Rams, with key stars Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle back on the field after brief absences. McCaffrey’s return ends speculation about contract drama — it was just tightness, delayed by a joint practice — while Kittle’s activation from PUP signals full health. Both players were instrumental in last year’s Super Bowl run, and their presence makes this final preseason game against the Raiders feel like a true dress rehearsal for global football glory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e77b169219e92479