George Kittle Updates: 49ers star tight end is active for NFL kickoff vs. Steelers

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle is active for Week 1 according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The tight end had been officially listed as questionable until Sunday morning thanks to a groin injury he suffered during training camp.

Kittle first sustained the injury midway through training camp, though he was able to return in time for the 49ers' final preseason game in late August. It was during that preseason finale against the Chargers that the tight end had a setback that kept him limited in practice as recently as Friday.

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How long does a groin injury take to heal?

According to API Physical Therapy, a groin strain can take anywhere from four weeks to over four months to fully heal, depending on the severity of the injury.

The initial report of Kittle's injury came about a month ago. It's also worth noting that the 49ers star missed the first two games of the 2022 season with a groin injury and hasn't played a full season since 2018 thanks to injury trouble.

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Who are the 49ers playing in Week 1?

The 49ers take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.

It is their first matchup since 2019 and first in Pittsburgh since 2015. The 49ers lead the head-to-head series 12-10.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NFL injury news: George Kittle is active for 49ers on Sunday