George Kittle - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

George Kittle is already delivering good news that won't surprise any 49ers fans George Kittle’s season ended with a torn Achilles, but the San Francisco 49ers tight end already has a positive outlook.

15 HOURS AGO • NINERNOISE.COM

Eyeing expedited return from injury Kittle said Monday that the right Achilles surgery he underwent last week went as well as possible, and the tight end said he expects to return to action "well before November" dur...

Impact Though a more definitive target date for his return won't become apparent until he's further along in the rehab process, Kittle is optimistic that he'll face a shorter recovery timeline than most players coming back from Achilles surgery because he suffered a clear tear near the soleus muscle. Since that muscle is located higher up on the Achilles and he didn't need surgery on his heel, Kittle said that his surgeon, Dr. Neal ElAttrache, termed the procedure as a "best-case scenario." Kittle still appears likely to open training camp on a reserve list while he works his way through the rehab process, but he suggested that he's not closing the door on being ready to play by Week 1 of next season, when he would be approximately eight months removed from surgery.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

49ers' George Kittle issues first injury update, reveals possible return date The San Francisco 49ers ended their season against the Seattle Seahawks in an abrupt manner. The devastating 41-6 loss for the 49ers was due...

19 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

George Kittle reveals significant injury update ahead of 49ers' next NFL season George Kittle suffered a devastating injury during the playoffs, and the San Francisco 49ers are hopeful he will be available for the upcomi...

21 HOURS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

3 obvious George Kittle replacements 49ers need to pursue in the offseason The San Francisco 49ers are likely going to be without tight end George Kittle for all of 2026 which means the Niners need to go out and get...

22 HOURS AGO • NINERNOISE.COM

George Kittle receives encouraging news following Achilles surgery | Sporting News The San Francisco 49ers tight end provided an update on Monday.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

George Kittle's Achilles tendon injury deemed 'best-case scenario' by doctors

San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle said doctors characterized his ruptured Achilles tendon as a “best-case scenario,” providing hope that he could return without...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Jennings, Warner, Jones, and Kittle on Season, Health, and What's Next San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings, LB Fred Warner, QB Mac Jones, and TE George Kittle spoke during postseason locker room clean-outs, re...

1 DAY AGO • 49ERS.COM

49ers pack up after blowout loss to Seahawks ended dreams of playing Super Bowl at home

The San Francisco 49ers packed up their belongings and headed home as work was being done around their home venue to get Levi’s Stadium ready to host the Super Bowl next month

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

4 Takeaways from the NFL Divisional Round: How the Rams Took Down the Bears

Bucky Brooks breaks down the NFL divisional round, with key insights on the Rams, Bears, Bills, Seahawks and Texans.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways from the NFL Divisional Round: How the Rams Took Down the Bears

49ers' injury-plagued season ends with a dud in lopsided loss to Seahawks

No game more perfectly embodied the San Francisco 49ers’ yearlong injury woes than their finale Saturday night

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

2 brutal gaffes vs. Seahawks proved how much 49ers truly missed George Kittle George Kittle's ruptured Achilles proved to be devastating in the 49ers' one-sided divisional-round loss to the Seahawks.

3 DAYS AGO • NINERNOISE.COM

Why George Kittle isn't playing tonight for 49ers in playoffs vs. Seahawks with injury news | Sporting News The tight end will be missing out.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Who is Jake Tonges? Meet 49ers tight end stepping up after George Kittle injury | Sporting News Meet Jake Tonges, the 49ers tight end stepping in for the injured George Kittle.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

George Kittle's wife Claire gets emotional missing 49ers vs. Seahawks game The injured All-Pro tight end and his wife didn’t make the trip to Seattle for the divisional round game.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Why 49ers are not as doomed as people think after losing George Kittle The San Francisco 49ers cannot replace tight end George Kittle, but they are not doomed because they have three players who can help fill th...

4 DAYS AGO • NINERNOISE.COM

George Kittle's replacement is 49ers' X-factor for Seahawks playoff matchup | Sporting News The backup tight end will be a big piece of the 49ers' offense vs. Seattle.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

WATCH: Unseen video of George Kittle's wife Claire breaking down in tears after 49ers TE's devastating Achilles tear goes viral George Kittle’s wife, Claire, got emotional after the NFL star suffered a season-ending injury.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Christian McCaffrey, Aaron Jones and Jake Ferguson are finalists for NFL's Salute to Service Award

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey, Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. and Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson are the finalists for the 15...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Seahawks don't expect many surprises when they host 49ers in playoffs, 2 weeks after last meeting

For the Seattle Seahawks to host another playoff game and move closer to the fourth Super Bowl appearance in franchise history, they will have to dispose of a familiar foe

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

49ers will miss George Kittle vs. Seahawks in more ways than fans would admit The San Francisco 49ers having to do without George Kittle against the Seattle Seahawks has some obvious consequences but there is more than...

6 DAYS AGO • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers wife was in 'disbelief' over Achilles injury | Sporting News George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers suffered a devastating Achilles' injury. His wife Claire was in disbelief when she found out.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pro Picks: Broncos, Seahawks, Texans, Rams will advance to conference championship games

All-Pro Matthew Stafford rallied the Rams to a victory at Carolina last week to set up a divisional round matchup at Chicago on Sunday

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Officially placed on IR The 49ers placed Kittle (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact This is merely a procedural move after Kittle was diagnosed with a torn right Achilles following this past Sunday's wild-card victory in Philadelphia. Coach Kyle Shanahan announced Tuesday that Kittle was slated for surgery Wednesday, after which point his rehab will start in earnest. Considering the timing of the injury and the expected lengthy recovery timeline, Kittle appears destined to miss a decent portion of the 2026 season. As for the 49ers' current playoff run, Jake Tonges will be the biggest beneficiary as a pass catcher among the remaining tight ends, but Luke Farrell and Brayden Willis also are on hand for snaps and targets.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

'He always gets up': George Kittle's wife Claire shares heartbreaking reaction to his torn achilles | Sporting News George Kittle's wife, Claire, shared a raw message three days after his torn achilles, opening up about the moment he went down.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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