Kittle got the surgery to address a core injury he picked up midway through last year. Kittle continued to play through the injury last year while going on to lead the NFL in tight end receiving yards.

Fantasy Managers should take note of Kittle’s undeniable toughness in this situation. While Kittle has dealt with his fair share of injuries and some will question his durability, he’s made it clear he will do anything in his power to be on the field if possible. Kittle should be able to regain the weight he lost over the summer and be full healthy by the time the season comes around.