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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle believes having to alter his offseason workout plan will pay dividends over the course of the year.
Kittle was down to around 214 pounds thanks to undergoing core muscle surgery. He not only had to adapt his regimen to account for his recovery but also needed to get back to his usual playing weight. San Francisco lists him at 250 pounds.
"That process was weird for me, but looking back on it, I think it's going to be really beneficial for me," Kittle said to ESPN's Nick Wagoner.