Jake Tonges - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Brutal Jake Tonges injury gives Dolphins a puncher's chance against 49ers The San Francisco 49ers' latest major injury to tight end Jake Tonges could give the Miami Dolphins a spark of hope as two-touchdown underdo...

SEPTEMBER 19 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Deebo Samuel's Return to 49ers Is Even More Justified After Week 1 Injuries It's almost Week 2, and the San Francisco 49ers have already lost two key offensive weapons to injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed ti...

SEPTEMBER 18 • SI.COM

2 rookies may be shoved into spotlight after 49ers lose Jake Tonges, De'Zhaun Stribling The 49ers have lost De'Zhaun Stribling for most of the season and Jake Tonges for the full season, so two undrafted rookies may have to step...

SEPTEMBER 17 • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers have precarious TE depth problem after Jake Tonges lands on injured reserve The 49ers placed Jake Tonges on IR with a knee injury, meaning there aren't a lot of options behind George Kittle right now.

SEPTEMBER 17 • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers rookie receiver De'Zhaun Stribling to miss about 10 weeks after undergoing ankle surgery

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver De’Zhaun Stribling is expected to miss at least two months after undergoing surgery on his injured left ankle

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Needs season-ending surgery Tonges (knee) required surgery for an MCL tear and is done for the season, Cam Inman reports.

Impact The team placed Tonges on injured reserve earlier Wednesday and now it's official that he will miss the rest of the season. Tonges suffered an MCL tear in the season opener against the Rams. Jack Stoll was signed to the practice squad to add depth, and Luke Farrell now projects to be the second tight end behind George Kittle.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to IR Tonges (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters after the opening week win that Tonges' injury "[did] not look good," and the 49ers' placement of the tight end on IR affirms that. The team did not give a timeline for Tonges' return, andIan Rapoport of NFL Network notes that this is an MCL injury. The 49ers signed tight end Jack Stoll to the practice squad in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

49ers dealt another disappointing injury news before Dolphins game The 49ers placed Jake Tonges on injured reserve as injuries continue to reshape San Francisco’s roster before its Week 2 matchup with Miami.

SEPTEMBER 16 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

It's time for 49ers to make long-overdue signing after Jake Tonges injury San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges went down with an injury in Week 1 which should force the team to sign another tight end.

SEPTEMBER 12 • NINERNOISE.COM

The 49ers make their case as a contender with season-opening 27-7 win over the Rams

In the nearly seven months since the San Francisco 49ers last played a game that counted, they watched the Seattle Seahawks celebrate a Super Bowl win in the Niners’ home locker ro...

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

High-profile injuries already adding up 2 games into the NFL season

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SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Injury believed to be serious Coach Kyle Shanahan said after Thursday night's win over the Rams that Tonges' knee injury "does not look good," Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Impact Tonges hobbled off with the assistance of trainers in the second quarter against Los Angeles and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the contest. He now appears to be looking at an extended absence. Luke Farrell soaked up the TE2 snaps behind George Kittle following Tonges' departure.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Tonges injury update as 49ers TE injures knee in Week 1 game vs Rams Jake Tonges was carted to the locker room in the 49ers Week 1 matchup against the Rams in Australia. Here are the latest injury updates.

SEPTEMBER 11 • USATODAY.COM

Will not return Thursday Tonges (knee) will not return to Thursday's game against the Rams, Brooke Evans of the 49ers' official website reports.

Impact Tonges was helped off the field during the second quarter of Thursday's contest, and his night will come to an early end. The extent of his status is not yet known, but his status will be updated again when more details are available.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

De'Zhaun Stribling, Jake Tonges injured vs Rams: How many 49ers players are hurt? The San Francisco 49ers are in for déjà vu in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season with pass-catchers De'Zhaun Stribling and Jake Tonges being the...

SEPTEMBER 11 • BOLAVIP.COM

49ers latest injury update on Jake Tonges after exiting Rams game The San Francisco 49ers suffer another injury setback as tight end Jake Tonges exits against the Los Angeles Rams

SEPTEMBER 11 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Questionable to return Thursday Tonges (knee) is questionable to return to Thursday's game, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Tonges came up limping in the second quarter and was unable to put any weight on his right leg while being assisted off the field by the Niners' training staff. The tight end didn't draw a target prior to suffering the injury. Luke Farrell will be in line for more snaps while Tonges is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Tonges injury update: Latest news on 49ers TE's status in Week 1 game | Sporting News San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges is dealing with an injury in the first half of the Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams.

SEPTEMBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

49ers TE Jake Tonges Reflects on Going From Fringe Player to Job Security Jake Tonges' rise from the fringes of the San Francisco 49ers' roster to potentially taking on an even bigger role in 2026 is a story that d...

AUGUST 30 • SI.COM

49ers TE Jake Tonges Opens Up on Fight to Keep NFL Dream Alive His stock is up.

AUGUST 25 • SI.COM

Quiet in preseason win Tonges did not record any stats in Thursday's 41-17 preseason win against the Chargers.

Impact Tonges only played 18 snaps during Thursday's contest, and the ball was never thrown his way. He currently projects to start at tight end for the 49ers come Week 1 in the event that two-time All-Pro George Kittle (Achilles) is not available. However, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Kittle still has a real chance to suit up against the Rams, which would leave Tonges with a significantly smaller role.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Tonges could give 49ers the luxury of easing George Kittle back It goes without saying that the San Francisco 49ers are better when longtime franchise tight end George Kittle is on the field. He's current...

AUGUST 18 • NINERNOISE.COM

Williams Talks Roster Battles, Tonges Reflects on Growth San Francisco 49ers T Trent Williams weighed in on the tight interior O-line competition and QB Brock Purdy's unchanged demeanor, while TE J...

AUGUST 16 • 49ERS.COM

Taking part in camp Tonges (foot) is participating in practice to begin training camp, Brooke Evans of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Tonges appears back to full health after having suffered a plantar fascia injury during San Francisco's playoff loss to the Seahawks back in January. With George Kittle (Achilles) having been placed on the active/PUP list to begin training camp, Tonges is currently positioned as the 49ers' top tight end. If Kittle's recovery lingers into the regular season, Tonges could begin the 2026 campaign with a notable workload.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

49ers are giving Jake Tonges every opportunity to make a career statement The 49ers seem poised to give Jake Tonges the TE2 job behind George Kittle, and it might turn into a career-defining opportunity.

JULY 26 • NINERNOISE.COM

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49ers rookie receiver De'Zhaun Stribling to miss about 10 weeks after undergoing ankle surgery

The 49ers make their case as a contender with season-opening 27-7 win over the Rams

High-profile injuries already adding up 2 games into the NFL season