49ers star George Kittle has struggled enormously with weight loss in recent weeks and months. The tight end lost almost 14 kilos of body weight after undergoing surgery in the offseason.

George Kittle struggled with problems in the offseason that sound a little strange to the average person, but are definitely problematic for an NFL star.

The 30-year-old lost 30 pounds after an operation in the offseason, which equates to a good 13.6 kilograms. The tight end recently revealed this on the YouTube format “Bussin’ With The Boys”.

The San Francisco 49ers star also explained to “NBC” why it was impossible for him to maintain his competitive weight after the operation.

“I couldn’t train my upper body because of my shoulder and rib problems, and I couldn’t train my lower body because of my surgery. I didn’t recover from the Super Bowl until mid-March and didn’t do anything for a month. “

Kittle and his 49ers suffered a narrow defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl in mid-February (22-25). It must have been all the more frustrating for him that his hands were mostly tied in training

Kittle ready for another run at the Super Bowl

The tight end normally comes in at a competitive weight of 250 pounds (a good 113.3 kilograms) at a height of 1.93 meters. In the meantime, however, Kittle is confident that he will be back in top form as the 2024 season approaches.

He currently feels “great” and “almost back to 100 percent”, but he still needs to gain around ten pounds in order to bring his usual mass and athleticism to the field.

Over the past five years, Kittle has regularly struggled with injuries, but the five-time Pro Bowler has remained a fixture at his position. Consequently, the 30-year-old can be expected to return in good form again this time.

For the 49ers, the upcoming season begins on September 10 with a clash against the New York Jets.