49ers Announce George Kittle News
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San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle appears to be in good spirits after suffering a devastating torn Achilles injury on Sunday.
George Kittle’s Achilles recovery after the 49ers’ Wild Card win could allow an early 2026 return, Dr. David J. Chao says.
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Kyle Shanahan confirms George Kittle has a torn Achilles; shuts the door on Fred Warner’s return
The San Francisco 49ers targeted George Kittle on a six-yard pass with just over six minutes remaining in the second quarter. After Kittle was tackled, he immediately grabbed the back of his right ankle. It was a non-contact injury, which is genuinely the worst-case scenario.