George Kittle: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / HITC / September 23

‘I laughed pretty hard at that’ – George Kittle responds to Sean McVay’s Australia game comments

The San Francisco 49ers are 2-0 to start the season, and George Kittle is laughing all the way upon seeing how their first win arrived. The season began for them with a 27-7 win away at the Los Angeles Rams, and they used that momentum to topple the Dolphins in their next game.

George Kittle News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 22

49ers’ George Kittle doesn’t buy Rams travel excuse for losing in Week 1

When the Los Angeles Rams took care of the New York Giants in commanding fashion in Week 2, securing a 28-6 win under the Monday Night Football lights,

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 22

George Kittle reveals why 49ers are off to a hot start in 2026

The San Francisco 49ers are off to a hot start in the 2026 NFL season after a decisive 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, improving to 2-0. The offense is firing on all cylinders, with quarterback Brock Purdy playing at an exceptional level.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 22

George Kittle's Touchdown Celebration Showed What He Means to the 49ers

The reaction said everything about what Kittle means to this 49ers locker room. He is clearly loved by his peers, and that’s the ultimate sign of respect you can get from your teammates.

San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / September 20

49ers Get Major George Kittle Injury Update Before Dolphins Game

George Kittle carries no injury designation into the San Francisco 49ers’ home opener against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, after practicing fully Friday.

San Francisco 49ers News / TWSN / September 15

George Kittle is the Perfect Buy Low in Fantasy Football

After going down with an Achilles injury last postseason, many weren’t sure if George Kittle was going to play at all in 2026. Kittle was already back on the field, and despite his lackluster production, he’s a great trade target in fantasy football.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 14

49ers use first-round pick on tight end in 2027 NFL mock draft

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle played 30 snaps last week against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. The All-Pro recorded two receptions for 12 yards on five targets in his return from an Achilles injury suffered in January.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 13

George Kittle Says One 49ers Position Group Was the Key to Week 1 Win

While George Kittle had just two catches for 12 yards in the San Francisco 49ers’ 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, he did make his return from a torn Achilles he had suffered on Jan.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 11

49ers' George Kittle shares heartfelt message after returning to Bay Area

The San Francisco 49ers returned to the Bay Area this afternoon after a nearly 14-hour flight from Melbourne, Australia, where they spent the past week preparing for their season opener.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / TWSN / September 11

Jake Tonges Injury Complicates 49ers’ George Kittle Plan

The San Francisco 49ers were able to open the 2026 NFL season with a victory in Melbourne, Australia, over the Los Angeles Rams. However, they ended up suffering a loss in the game as tight end Jake Tonges went down with an injury.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 10

49ers vs. Rams inactives: George Kittle, Nick Bosa cleared to play

The San Francisco 49ers have released the list of inactive players for their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. These six players will not suit up for the game.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 10

Schefter: 49ers will have George Kittle and Nick Bosa vs. Rams

ESPN insider Adam Schefter shared some San Francisco 49ers injury updates ahead of their Week 1 clash with the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Currently, 32 active NFL players have had multiple seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Final Injury Report for Rams-49ers: Will Myles Garrett, George Kittle Play?

The Los Angeles Rams are in Melbourne, Australia Thursday night as they face off against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC West showdown. Los Angeles enters Thursday’s game looking to start the 2026 campaign with a key victory over the team’s NFC West rival as the Rams face lofty Super Bowl expectations following their aggressive offseason.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Nick Bosa, George Kittle and More 49ers Injury Updates Before Thursday's Game

Less than 48 hours before the start of Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, the San Francisco 49ers got more bad injury news regarding their defensive line.

San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / September 10

49ers Make Final Decision on George Kittle Before Rams Game

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is set to play in the team’s season opener against the Los Angeles Rams after he was left off the official injury report.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 9

George Kittle makes 'step back' joke, feeling good ahead of Week 1

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said tight end George Kittle is one of the players the San Francisco 49ers hope to "be smart" with during Week 1's matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 8

49ers addresses George Kittle's recovery ahead of season opener

Once again, health is the biggest question mark for Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers.

49ers' George Kittle doesn't hold back on Brock Purdy expectations for 2026

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 3

49ers' Nick Bosa addresses Week 1 status after taking massive step in recovery

Shortly after it was revealed on Wednesday that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and star pass-rusher Nick Bosa would be traveling with the team for its Week 1 game versus the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, Bosa participated in a full practice for the first time since he suffered an ACL tear.

49ers' Brock Purdy may have found a goldmine in new teammate

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Eagles' Jalen Hurts finally addresses the A.J. Brown situation

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San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 2

Major update on George Kittle’s Week 1 status emerges

George Kittle appears to be over 7,000 miles closer to suiting up for the San Francisco 49ers’ 2026 NFL season opener. The 49ers star tight end’s status for their game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL active receiving leaders' quiz

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San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 2

49ers make massive George Kittle, Nick Bosa decisions for Week 1

Throughout 2026, the statuses of San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and star pass-rusher Nick Bosa for the club's Week 1 game versus the Los Angeles Rams have been up in the air.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 31

Report: George Kittle expected to take team reps as 49ers weigh Week 1 return

The San Francisco 49ers could get their clearest indication yet this week of whether George Kittle will be ready for the regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.