tight end will return from a foot injury to play in Saturday's Week 16 game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan announced the news Thursday but he noted Kittle will be on a "pitch count."
It's been an injury-filled season for the 27-year-old, who was placed on injured reserve in after breaking a bone in his foot in Week 8. He also dealt with a knee injury that cost him two games earlier in the year.
Despite the issue, Kittle remained focused on getting back onto the field as soon as possible.