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49ers Tight End Kittle Sidelined for Weeks with Hamstring Injury
9 Sep
Summary
- 49ers place Kittle on injured reserve due to hamstring injury
- Kittle will miss at least 4 games, eligible to return in October
- 49ers have limited options at tight end with Kittle out
As of September 9th, 2025, the San Francisco 49ers have announced that they will be placing star tight end George Kittle on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury he sustained in their Week 1 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. This move will require Kittle to miss a minimum of 4 games, making him eligible to return for an October 12th matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Kittle, who had 4 catches for 25 yards and a touchdown before exiting the game, will now be sidelined for the 49ers' upcoming contests against the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Los Angeles Rams. With Kittle out, the 49ers will have to rely on backups Luke Farrell and Jake Tonges to fill the void at the tight end position. Tonges, who caught a late 4-yard touchdown in the 49ers' Week 1 win, and Farrell, who had 1 reception for 4 yards, will now be tasked with stepping up in Kittle's absence.
The 49ers, who are currently 1-0 on the season, will face the 0-1 New Orleans Saints this Sunday in a crucial early-season matchup. Kittle's injury is a significant blow to the 49ers' offense, but they will look to their depth at the tight end position to help them maintain their winning ways in his absence.
