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49ers Place TE George Kittle On Injured Reserve; Will Miss At Least 4 Games
In his place, Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell will handle the tight end duties until at least the Week 6 game against Tampa Bay.
September 10, 2025
San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle will miss at least four games after being placed on the injured reserve list because of a hamstring injury, the team announced Tuesday.
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Kittle injured the hamstring in the first half of the 49ers' season-opening win at Seattle on Sunday after he had caught four catches for 25 yards and a touchdown.
In his place, Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell will handle the tight end duties until at least the Week 6 game against Tampa Bay. Tonges, who grew up in the Bay Area, caught the game-winning touchdown pass on Sunday, his first career TD.
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