49ers expect George Kittle to return from injury in Week 7 game vs. Falcons

The 49ers expect tight end George Kittle to be cleared for his return to practice on Wednesday.Kittle is on the injured reserve list with a severe right hamstring injury, which he sustained in the first half of the 49ers’ season-opening victory over the Seattle Seahawks.Kittle, a six-time Pro Bowl performer, played just 21 snaps in the 49ers’ 17-13 win in Week 1. He caught four passes for 25 yards, including a 5-yard touchdown grab that gave the 49ers a 7-0 first-quarter lead.“We’re expecting to get George Kittle back into practice this week,” coach Kyle Shanahan said.The 49ers have a day off on Tuesday before returning to work on Wednesday.The 49ers are likely to open the practice window for Kittle on Wednesday, as the team begins on-field preparations to face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night at Levi’s Stadium.If everything goes smoothly during the week of practice, the 49ers figure Kittle will be active and available to play against the Falcons.“Yes,” Shanahan said. “That’s the hope.”In Kittle’s absence, the 49ers turned to Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell to share the duties. Tonges is the 49ers’...