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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 26
NFL.com names 49ers tight end a 'no-brainer' offseason re-signing
The San Francisco 49ers are scheduled to have 28 players hit free agency this offseason, but NFL Media contributor Kevin Patra believes one offensive playmaker stands out as a clear priority to retain given the current circumstances.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 26
49ers add potential George Kittle successor in Daniel Jeremiah's mock draft
George Kittle's timeline for returning in the 2026 NFL season remains uncertain, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to perform at his usual All-Pro level once he does.
San Francisco 49ers News / Total Pro Sports / January 24
49ers Superstar George Kittle Spotted Playing Golf Just Weeks After Tearing His Achilles, And You Won’t Believe How He’s Doing It
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle continues his rehab after suffering a season-ending Achilles injury against the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round of the 2025 NFL playoffs.
The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz
How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 24
A torn Achilles won’t stop 49ers TE George Kittle from golfing
The San Francisco 49ers began the offseason with a positive sign from George Kittle, who is recovering from a recent Achilles injury. Less than two weeks after suffering a season-ending injury, 49ers tight end Kittle continues to exemplify resilience.
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 22
49ers GM John Lynch makes ‘big’ George Kittle prediction despite Achilles injury
The San Francisco 49ers battled through plenty of injuries during the 2025 season. San Francisco deserves credit for making it to the Divisional Round in the playoffs with such a battered roster.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 21
49ers injury updates: Nick Bosa's timeline, Alfred Collins surgery, George Kittle optimism
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch met with reporters on Wednesday, during the team's annual end-of-season press conference.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21
49ers are looking into wild conspiracy theory about their injuries
The San Francisco 49ers admitted Wednesday that they are at least looking into an online conspiracy theory that is meant to explain their slew of injuries.
San Francisco 49ers News / Gridiron Heroics / January 20
'They Didn’t Have to Drill Into My Heel': George Kittle Reveals Surgery Details, Injury Recovery Timeline
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle provided an upbeat update this week after undergoing surgery for a torn Achilles, saying the procedure went well and offering an optimistic recovery timeline.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 20
Exclusive: WWE’s Penta teases ‘surprise’ for George Kittle’s future wrestling plans
In the past, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has claimed he wants to wrestle after retiring from the gridiron, and one of his friends and current WWE Superstar, Penta, is excited about it.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 19
George Kittle Eyeing Early-Season Return
It was assumed that George Kittle‘s Achilles injury would sideline him for a significant chunk of the 2026 campaign. However, the 49ers tight end is confident he’ll be back much earlier thanks to a “best-case scenario” tear.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 19
49ers star TE George Kittle gives big update on Achilles tear
Tight end George Kittle is sounding positive as the San Francisco 49ers officially head into the offseason.
San Francisco 49ers News / The SportsRush / January 16
'I Care About Players’ Health': Biophysicist Uses George Kittle’s Injury to Back 49ers ‘Conspiracy Theory’ on Electrical Substation
The San Francisco 49ers’ injury list has felt endless this season, but the latest blow — George Kittle’s non-contact Achilles tear during the Wild Card game against Philadelphia — reignited one of the strangest theories surrounding the franchise.
San Francisco 49ers News / Total Pro Sports / January 16
Radiology Professor Drops Bombshell Claim On San Francisco 49ers’ Injury Conspiracy Theory
The San Francisco 49ers will play Saturday night without tight end George Kittle. He tore his Achilles during the playoff win over the Eagles. After the injury, a theory spread quickly on social media.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 16
49ers’ Ricky Pearsall dedicating Divisional Round return to George Kittle
The San Francisco 49ers are walking into the Divisional Round with something heavier than a game plan. George Kittle’s absence still lingers. Emotion travels with them.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14
49ers Officially Place TE George Kittle On IR, Among Two Roster Moves
The San Francisco 49ers announced they placed TE George Kittle on injured reserve and promoted TE Brayden Willis from the practice squad to the active roster.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 13
George Kittle’s wife had a message for him after a devastating injury
The San Francisco 49ers got a step closer to winning the Super Bowl, but their latest progress came at a high cost, as star tight end George Kittle is done for the remainder of the NFL playoffs because of an injury.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 13
George Kittle had ‘heartbroken’ message after suffering torn Achilles
George Kittle has opened up after a torn Achilles ended his season early. The San Francisco 49ers tight end suffered the season-ending lower-leg injury in the second quarter of the Niners’ Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 12
George Kittle sends emotional message to 49ers fans after Achilles injury
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle took to Instagram on Monday, one day after suffering an Achilles injury in the team's playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles, to share a heartfelt message with fans.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 12
Christian McCaffrey shares George Kittle promise after 49ers' playoff win over Eagles
The victory was made bittersweet for the 49ers because Kittle suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the contest.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 11
49ers TE George Kittle Suffers Torn Achilles
Late in the first half of the 49ers wild-card matchup with the Eagles, tight end George Kittle went down with a non-contact injury and was carted off the field.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 11
George Kittle's Achilles injury fits 49ers season's troubling theme
Nothing injury-wise has gone right for the San Francisco 49ers this season, and that remained the case during the first half of Saturday's 23-19 wild-card win at the Philadelphia Eagles.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 11
49ers' George Kittle gets carted off after brutal non-contact injury vs. Eagles
The San Francisco 49ers took a real gut punch in the first half of Sunday’s playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles. In the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card round game between the 49ers and Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., 49ers tight end George Kittle caught a short pass to the right side on a 1st-and-10 play.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 11
49ers TE George Kittle Carted Off With Achilles Injury
Update: The San Francisco 49ers have officially ruled out TE George Kittle with an Achilles injury. It was clear that this was likely an Achilles tear for Kittle based on the replay.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 10
49ers' George Kittle shares funny story explaining why he loves playing the Eagles
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle always loves sharing a funny anecdote. The 49ers are in Philadelphia to face the reigning Super Bowl champions in the Wild-Card Round of the 2025 season playoffs.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 9
49ers TE George Kittle gives unexpected opinion on Eagles fans
While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Kittle suggested he admires members of the Philadelphia faithful.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 11
49ers TE George Kittle shares unique take on Eagles fans
Philadelphia Eagles fans have long had a reputation around the NFL, and visiting teams like the San Francisco 49ers consider Lincoln Financial Field one of the most challenging road environments in the league.
The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz
How many of the tight ends with the most career receiving yards for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
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