#return-from-injury

#return-from-injury

It's not like tight end George Kittle has been missing in action since returning a little more than a month ago from a torn hamstring. He's been as relentlessly positive as ever, cracking up teammates while at the same time inspiring them to do greater things. It's no accident the 49ers' two best rushing games against Atlanta and the New York Giants came with Kittle delivering key blocks and setting a physical tone.

I think if there's one thing that you kind of got to keep in mind during the rehab process, like, it's a very controlled environment, which is great for anybody that's hurt. But when you go out there and the guardrails are off, you know there's a lot of unexpected things that can happen. And so, to be able to just be myself without any hindrance and pain is extremely important.

At the 12:50 mark in the fourth quarter of the Lions' Week 2 game against the Chicago Bears, Aidan Hutchinson took five gleeful steps toward the near sideline. First, he angled his head down and flanked his arms like airplane wings. Then, as his pace slowed, he stretched them out wide and lifted his head toward the Ford Field ceiling.

Rodri is back on the pitch, training after a seven-month recovery from a torn ligament knee injury, marking a significant moment for Manchester City and soccer.