Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Penguins, D - News, Stats, Bio - CBS Sports
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- Kris Letang activated off IR and returned to the Penguins lineup after a foot fracture, with reports noting his return came against New Jersey on a recent date in 2026. This marked a comeback from his injury and returned him to play after a period on the sidelines. [source: CBS Sports Penguins Kris Letang news coverage, 2026-04-16] [source: CBS Sports Penguins Kris Letang news coverage, 2026-02-22]
- Earlier in 2026, he had been sidelined for several weeks due to the foot injury and was listed on injured reserve, with updates indicating a four-week minimum timeline for recovery. This injury timeline affected his availability earlier in the year. [source: CBS Sports, 2026-02-22]
- Additional reports around that period noted that Letang had been dealing with an upper-body issue as well, with day-to-day status discussed in Penguins coverage, potentially impacting lineup decisions depending on the game. [source: CBS Sports, 2026-02-22]
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