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49ers injury report
No practice
K Eddy Piñeiro (illness)
WR De’Zhaun Stribling (ankle)
Limited
RB Kaelon Black (groin)
DE Nick Bosa (knee)
FB Kyle Juszczyk (finger)
TE George Kittle (Achilles)
DE Keion White (back)
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 2d David Lombardi (X) I saw George Kittle putting this outfit in Brock Purdy’s locker yesterday 😂
- 2d Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) 49ers injury report No practice K Eddy Piñeiro (illness) WR De’Zhaun Stribling (ankle) Limited RB Kaelon Black (groin) DE Nick Bosa (knee) FB Kyle Juszczyk (finger) TE George Kittle (Achilles) DE Keion White (back)+1
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George Kittle (Achilles) limited Wednesday
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- 3d Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) George Kittle (Achilles) limited Wednesday
- 3d Matt Barrows (Bluesky) 49ers practice participation: DNP: De’Zhaun Stribling (knee), Eddy Pineiro (illness) Limited: Kyle Juszczyk (finger), Khalid Kareem (shoulder), George Kittle (Achilles), Keion White (back) Resting: Nick Bosa (knee), Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams
- 3d ESPN NFL Injury Report George Kittle (SF) TE -- Questionable
- 3d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Dallas Goedert, Harold Fannin Jr., George Kittle, Tyler Warren, Kyle Pitts Sr., Dalton Schultz, Tucker Kraft, Brenton Strange, Michael Mayer
- Mayer’s deal is confirmed 3 years, worth $45 million with $30 million guaranteed. It’s the largest 3-year extension for a TE in NFL history. His $15 mil average salary makes him the 5th highest-paid TE by APY, only behind George Kittle, Trey McBride, Kyle Pitts and Tucker Kraft, who signed today. · Quoting Sam Warren: The Raiders have agreed to a contract extension with TE Michael Mayer, per source.
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49ers star TE George Kittle, who tore his Achilles on Jan 11 and has been aiming for a Week 1 return, is now off the injury report with no game designation. He’ll play against the Rams, completing an improbable comeback. DL Nick Bosa (knee) also has no game status.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 10 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1 TNF? De'Zhaun Stribling, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, Blake Corum, Davante Adams, Brock Purdy, Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams, Christian McCaffrey, Terrance Ferguson, Mike Evans
- Sep 10 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) 49ers star TE George Kittle, who tore his Achilles on Jan 11 and has been aiming for a Week 1 return, is now off the injury report with no game designation. He’ll play against the Rams, completing an improbable comeback. DL Nick Bosa (knee) also has no game status.
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After tearing his right Achilles tendon on January 11, and being listed as limited in practice this week, 49ers TE George Kittle is off the injury report and scheduled to return to play tonight in Australia against the Los Angeles, Rams.
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George Kittle (Achilles) limited again Wednesday
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 9 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) George Kittle (Achilles) limited again Wednesday
- Sep 9 Sports Info Solutions (Bluesky) 🚨Tight End Target Rate Above Expectation🚨 1. Harold Fannin Jr. 2. George Kittle 3. Colston Loveland 4. Brock Bowers 5. Tyler Warren #NFL #NFLKickoff
- George Kittle (Achilles) limited in Tuesday practice
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Rookie DT James Thompson Jr., who is dealing with a hamstring strain, was the only 49er not taking part at the start of today's practice. George Kittle, Nick Bosa, Christian McCaffrey, Mike Evans, Renardo Green were all on hand.
5 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Sep 7 David Lombardi (X) George Kittle broke down the 49ers’ pre-practice huddle. For context, players who aren’t planning on playing in the upcoming game do not do this. Kittle is moving very well
- Sep 7 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) Rookie DT James Thompson Jr., who is dealing with a hamstring strain, was the only 49er not taking part at the start of today's practice. George Kittle, Nick Bosa, Christian McCaffrey, Mike Evans, Renardo Green were all on hand.
- Sep 7 Matt Maiocco (X) Nick Bosa was back at practice Tuesday here in Melbourne. It looked as if the 49ers had a full squad out there, including RB Christian McCaffrey and TE George Kittle. The 49ers' official practice participation report from today will come out in California around 3:30PM Tuesday.
- Sep 7 ESPN NFL News Bosa to face Rams; Kittle trending that way, too
- Sep 7 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Kubiak: George Kittle 'looks good' for Week 1
- Sep 7 Mike Garafolo (X) Nick Bosa ready to go while #49ers OC Klay Kubiak tells reporters George Kittle is looking good as well. Two key players on track to play on Thursday. Or Friday. Whatever. · Quoting Nick Wagoner: #49ers DC Raheem Morris on DE Nick Bosa: “He’s going (to play). We are not hiding that.”
- George Kittle (Achilles) practiced on Monday
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George Kittle (SF) TE -- Questionable
Sep 6: Kittle (Achilles) is slated to practice Monday in Melbourne, Australia, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
10 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 6 David Lombardi (X) No limitations on George Kittle during that open media window. He did all the normal reps in drills
- Sep 6 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Nick Bosa and Christian McCaffrey were not taking part in drills in the early portion of 49ers practice that was open to the media. George Kittle is practicing.+1
- Sep 6 49ers Team Site 49ers Reveal Team Captains Ahead of 2026 Season Opener in Melbourne
- Sep 6 David Lombardi (X) 49ers have voted for their team captains and the list is exactly the same in 2026 as it was in 2025... George Kittle Trent Williams Fred Warner Brock Purdy Nick Bosa Christian McCaffrey Kyle Juszczyk Deommodore Lenoir+1
- Sep 6 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Coach Kyle Shanahan just announced the 49ers’ season-long captains (same as a year ago): QB Brock Purdy RB Christian McCaffrey FB Kyle Juszczyk TE George Kittle LT Trent Williams DE Nick Bosa LB Fred Warner CB Deommodore Lenoir+1
- Sep 6 David Lombardi (X) Shanahan declines to give injury report on Nick Bosa and George Kittle, saying that "he's in the future" relative to the Rams and doesn't need to until tomorrow 🤣
- Sep 6 ESPN NFL Injury Report George Kittle (SF) TE -- Questionable
- Sep 6 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) The 49ers signed TE Brayden Willis, who was waived yesterday, to their practice squad. That means they could elevate him for game day if George Kittle doesn’t play. Kittle and the team are set to practice here in Melbourne in about 3.5 hours…
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49ers player gets cut after flying 16 hours to Australia: Why he might be sent home and why they made the move
San Francisco made room for long snapper Jon Weeks ahead of the opener in Melbourne, a move that could signal George Kittle is ready to return from an Achilles tear.
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The 49ers waived TE Brayden Willis and promotes LS Jon Weeks from the practice squad. they also signed DE Khalid Kareem and put Sam Okuayinonu (foot) on IR.
Willis could be back to the psquad, though his release is another good sign for George Kittle playing in Week 1.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 5 Eric Branch (X) The #49ers have waived TE Brayden Willis and promoted LS Jon Weeks from practice squad An encouraging sign for George Kittle's availability Thursday (Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell are the 49ers' only other TEs) Also, poor Brayden Willis. He was probably just getting over jetlag
- Sep 5 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) The 49ers waived TE Brayden Willis and promotes LS Jon Weeks from the practice squad. they also signed DE Khalid Kareem and put Sam Okuayinonu (foot) on IR. Willis could be back to the psquad, though his release is another good sign for George Kittle playing in Week 1.
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Nick Bosa, George Kittle and all the other members of the 49ers are on the flight. · Quoting Matt Maiocco: DL Sam Okuayinonu will not travel on the team charter tonight to Melbourne, the 49ers announced. He is listed as questionable for the opener against the Rams due to a foot injury.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
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The 49ers have as many players back at practice today as they’ve had in a long, long time. Nick Bosa, George Kittle, Kyle Juszczyk and Mike Evans were all on the field.
6 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- Sep 2 Eric Branch (X) . @harrisonrich_: @49ers’ Nick Bosa expects to play Week 1 in Australia; George Kittle also making trip https://+1
- Sep 2 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) The 49ers have as many players back at practice today as they’ve had in a long, long time. Nick Bosa, George Kittle, Kyle Juszczyk and Mike Evans were all on the field.+1
- Sep 2 CBS Sports NFL Headlines George Kittle, Nick Bosa traveling to Australia as 49ers stars aim to return for Week 1 vs. Rams, per report
- Sep 2 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) The 49ers leave today for their game vs the Rams in Australia, and star TE George Kittle will make the trip after 2 positive days of practice, sources say. Kittle is trending in the right direction to play. DE Nick Bosa, ramping up with his knee, will also make the trip.
- Sep 2 Yahoo Fantasy Football Should you draft 49ers TE George Kittle in fantasy football this year?
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George Kittle (SF) TE -- Questionable
Aug 31: Kittle (Achilles) will be eased back into practice this week, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Surgery Questionable
8 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 1 ESPN NFL Injury Report George Kittle (SF) TE -- Questionable
- Sep 1 David Lombardi (X) Could be a 🎯 guess · Quoting Mike Urtaza: My guess is as soon as the 49ers feel like George Kittle is ready to play in Week 1, they will waive Brayden Willis and bring Jon Weeks back onto the 53-man roster. When Willis clears, he will be put on the practice squad.
- Sep 1 David Lombardi (X) My guess is as soon as the 49ers feel like George Kittle is ready to play in Week 1, they will waive Brayden Willis and bring Jon Weeks back onto the 53-man roster. When Willis clears, he will be put on the practice squad.
- Sep 1 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) George Kittle during pre-11 on 11 work Wednesday on the 49ers’ practice field.+1
- Sep 1 David Lombardi (X) John Lynch says that George Kittle actually took part in team reps for the first time post-injury yesterday. Sounds like it went well and that will continue at 49ers practice today. "It certainly has us encouraged."
- Sep 1 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) GM John Lynch said on KNBR that George Kittle has "absolutely crushed" all of the objective measures coming off mid-January surgery to repair a torn Achilles.+1
- Sep 1 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) George Kittle has a chance to play into the opener, but the 49ers star needs more information over the next couple days to know for sure.
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George Kittle and Nick Bosa will be eased into the practices over the next three days (today-Wednesday), Kyle Shanahan said. It won't be full go each day for either player.
4 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Aug 31 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) 49ers DE Nick Bosa, TE George Kittle ramping up, still eyeing opener vs. Rams …
- Aug 31 Andrew Siciliano (Bluesky) Kyle Shanahan, clarifying his Thursday comments suggesting that George Kittle had taken a "step back": "It was probably just me not speaking right."
- Aug 31 Andrew Siciliano (Bluesky) George Kittle will be on the practice field today. No decision, yet, on Kittle's Week 1 status in Melbourne, Australia. Kyle Shanahan: "If we didn't think he was going to play, it would much nicer to make the decision before we left."
- Aug 31 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) George Kittle and Nick Bosa will be eased into the practices over the next three days (today-Wednesday), Kyle Shanahan said. It won't be full go each day for either player.
- Aug 31 David Lombardi (X) Shanahan confirms that Nick Bosa and George Kittle will both practice this week. "Hope it goes well."
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George Kittle: Will be limited in practice this week
Kittle (Achilles) will be eased back into practice this week, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Aug 30 RotoWire NFL News George Kittle: Will be limited in practice this week
- Aug 30 ESPN NFL Injury Report George Kittle (SF) TE -- Questionable
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TE-Luke Farrell 46, George Kittle 30, Jake Tonges 8
OL-Trent Williams, Connor Colby, Jake Brendel, Dominick Puni, Colton McKivitz, all 65
1 more updatefrom 1 source
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George Kittle takes the Melbourne Cricket Ground field
12 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- Sep 10 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) George Kittle catches two passes in return vs. Rams
- Sep 10 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) 49ers halftime TE/FB snap count Luke Farrell 25 George Kittle 17 Kyle Juszczyk 14 Jake Tonges 8 Out of 38 plays+3
- Sep 10 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) 49ers TE snap count after 4 drives Luke Farrell 21 George Kittle 16 (snap rate has generally declined as the game has progressed) Jake Tonges 7 Out of 32 plays
- Sep 10 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) And now the 49ers get the ball back after CB Renardo Green intercepts a Stafford deep ball intended for Nacua · Quoting Stu Jackson: Quentin Lake intercepts Brock Purdy's pass intended for George Kittle. Rams regain possession at their own 31
- Sep 10 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Quentin Lake intercepts Brock Purdy's pass intended for George Kittle. Rams regain possession at their own 31
- Sep 10 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Mike Evans, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel all getting their hands on the ball in the first series, that’s the formula for the 49ers.
- Sep 10 DrawPlayDave (Bluesky) TONIGHTS BET I expect the Rams to win and for George Kittle to get killed by a blue-ringed octopus in the 3rd quarter. If the 49ers win, I will draw Kyle Shanahan burning the Rams pre-emptive 2026 Super Bowl winner banner
- Sep 10 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) 49ers starting skill players HB Christian McCaffrey FB Kyle Juszczyk WR Mike Evans WR De'Zhaun Stribling TE George Kittle
- Sep 10 David Lombardi (X) George Kittle, already a megastar in Australia
- Sep 10 David Lombardi (X) George Kittle takes the Melbourne Cricket Ground field
- Looking for a TE pivot if George Kittle doesn't suit up on Thursday against the L.A. Rams? @fftylero.bsky.social has the perfect solution for fantasy football managers on the latest episode of the Crossing Routes Podcast ⚜️
- 49ers vs. Rams TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Christian McCaffrey, Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Mike Evans, Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Kyren Williams, and More
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Kyle Shanahan said the team will monitor the playing time for George Kittle and Nick Bosa in Week 1 against the Rams. "We got to be smart with that," Shanahan said.
4 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 9 David Lombardi (X) What appeared to be a question just a few days ago no longer is one: George Kittle and Nick Bosa are both feeling great and in line to return to action for the 49ers-Rams season opener
- Sep 9 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) George Kittle: "I’ve taken a step back ... toward playing."+1
- Sep 8 Matt Maiocco (X) Kyle Shanahan said the team will monitor the playing time for George Kittle and Nick Bosa in Week 1 against the Rams. "We got to be smart with that," Shanahan said.+1
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1 TNF? Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, Blake Corum, Davante Adams, Puka Nacua, Brock Purdy, Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams, Christian McCaffrey, Mike Evans, Terrance Ferguson
- Christian McCaffrey not at practice on Monday
- Will Nick Bosa, George Kittle have Week 1 pitch counts? 49ers mailbag
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- By my count, 24 players on the 49ers' 91-man roster didn't practice or didn't practice in full (George Kittle) today. That, plus the fact that the team boards a plane for Melbourne in eight days, makes Sunday's cut-down to 53 players more difficult.
- Day 16 of 2026 Training Camp: George Kittle's Remarkable Return
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PFF ranked the Top-10 TEs in the NFL:
1. George Kittle (SF)
2. Trey McBride (ARI)
3. Brock Bowers (LV)
4. Sam LaPorta (DET)
5. Colston Loveland (CHI)
6. Dalton Kincaid (BUF)
7. Tucker Kraft (GB)
8. Kyle Pitts (ATL)
9. Travis Kelce (KC)
10. Tyler Warren (IND)
42% chance on Kalshi that Kittle is ready for Week 1.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Aug 20 Kyle Odegard (X) Let’s be real: George Kittle has been a great player for a long time, but no GM is taking him over McBride or Bowers at this point · Quoting Kalshi Sports: PFF ranked the Top-10 TEs in the NFL: 1. George Kittle (SF) 2. Trey McBride (ARI) 3. Brock Bowers (LV) 4. Sam LaPorta (DET) 5. Colston Loveland (CHI) 6. Dalton Kincaid (BUF) 7. Tucker Kraft (GB) 8. Kyle Pitts (ATL) 9. Travis Kelce (KC) 10. Tyler Warren (IND) 42% chance on Kalshi that Kittle is ready for Week 1.
- Aug 20 Kyle Odegard (X) PFF ranked the Top-10 TEs in the NFL: 1. George Kittle (SF) 2. Trey McBride (ARI) 3. Brock Bowers (LV) 4. Sam LaPorta (DET) 5. Colston Loveland (CHI) 6. Dalton Kincaid (BUF) 7. Tucker Kraft (GB) 8. Kyle Pitts (ATL) 9. Travis Kelce (KC) 10. Tyler Warren (IND) 42% chance on Kalshi that Kittle is ready for Week 1.
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Favorites to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year, via Kalshi:
39% — Patrick Mahomes
18% — Kyler Murray
11% — Malik Nabers
7% — Daniel Jones
4% — Travis Hunter, Tank Dell
4% — Micah Parsons, Tucker Kraft
3% — George Kittle, Nick Bosa, Joe Burrow
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Aug 17 Kyle Odegard (X) Fully healthy ✅ Best supporting cast of his career ✅ Best play-caller of his career ✅ https://t.co/kxtvWtn4hv · Quoting Kalshi Sports: Favorites to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year, via Kalshi: 39% — Patrick Mahomes 18% — Kyler Murray 11% — Malik Nabers 7% — Daniel Jones 4% — Travis Hunter, Tank Dell 4% — Micah Parsons, Tucker Kraft 3% — George Kittle, Nick Bosa, Joe Burrow
- Aug 17 Kyle Odegard (X) Favorites to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year, via Kalshi: 39% — Patrick Mahomes 18% — Kyler Murray 11% — Malik Nabers 7% — Daniel Jones 4% — Travis Hunter, Tank Dell 4% — Micah Parsons, Tucker Kraft 3% — George Kittle, Nick Bosa, Joe Burrow