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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 21

5 Biggest 49ers Risers After Dominant Week 2 Win

The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. Which players were better in their second game than they were in Week 1? Kittle did not quite look like himself in Week 1.

San Francisco 49ers News / Total Pro Sports / September 20

NFL Ruthlessly Fines 49ers Tight End $10K On Exact Play Where He Suffered Season-Ending Injury

The NFL waited a week, then sent Jake Tonges a bill for the play that ended his season. San Francisco beat the Rams 27-7 in Melbourne in Week 1, and Tonges never walked off that second-quarter snap.

San Francisco 49ers News / EssentiallySports / September 20

NFL Punishes Jake Tonges Over Play in Which 49ers TE Suffered Season-Ending Injury Against Rams

Week 1 of the 2026 regular season proved to be a double-whammy for San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges. Despite his team winning against the Los Angeles Rams 27-7, Tonges not only sustained a knee injury during the game that ended his season prematurely, but also incurred a penalty imposed by the league.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / September 19

49ers Player Punished by NFL for Play That Ended His Season

The San Francisco 49ers will take the field Sunday for their home opener against the Miami Dolphins with a 1-0 record and a pair of Week 1 fines still hanging over the locker room.

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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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 19

NFL punishes 49ers veteran just a few days after he suffers a season-ending injury in dominant Week 1 win over the Rams

Veteran tight end Jake Tonges saw his season end before the first game even ended and now he’s out nearly $10k because the NFL fined him for the leg whip that led to his MCL injury.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 16

49ers Injury Updates on WR De'Zhaun Stribling, TE Jake Tonges

Things are looking optimistic for the San Francisco 49ers after they routed the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 this past Thursday. Suddenly, there has been a growing belief that they can challenge the Rams and the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks for NFC West supremacy.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 16

49ers vs. Dolphins injury report: 6 players don't practice, 4 limited on Wednesday

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 2 contest against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Ahead of practice, the 49ers placed tight end Jake Tonges on injured reserve.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 16

49ers TE Jake Tonges To Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery

The 49ers placed tight end Jake Tonges on injured reserve Wednesday. The fifth-year tight end was known to be in store for missed time as a result, but he will not return in 2026.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 16

49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling out about 10 weeks, Jake Tonges out for season

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters ahead of Wednesday's practice as the team prepares for its Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 16

49ers Place TE Jake Tonges On IR

After 49ers tight end Jake Tonges suffered a knee injury in a Week 1 win over the Rams, head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters it “wasn’t good.” The 49ers confirmed as much when they placed Tonges on injured reserve on Wednesday.

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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 / Yardbarker / September 16

49ers lose De'Zhaun Stribling, Jake Tonges to IR after Week 1 injuries

Through the first week of the season, the injury bug has once again already hit the San Francisco 49ers.

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 16

49ers lose tight end to IR ahead of Week 2

The San Francisco 49ers are currently gearing up for their Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins at home. The 49ers got off to a strong start to the season last Thursday, defeating the Los Angeles Rams in blowout fashion in a game that took place in Australia.

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16

49ers Announce Three Moves, Also Placing TE Jake Tonges On IR

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have placed TE Jake Tonges on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games with his knee injury. This

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 16

49ers place TE Jake Tonges on IR, announce other roster moves

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have promoted wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge from the practice squad to the active roster and signed tight end Jack Stoll to the practice squad.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 15

49ers signing veteran tight end to practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers are signing veteran tight end Jack Stoll to the practice squad, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Stoll was among five players the 49ers recently worked out.

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 / HITC / September 11

‘Not good’: 49ers receive latest injury updates on Jake Tonges and De’Zhaun Stribling

The San Francisco 49ers have received mixed injury news after their 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams, with Jake Tonges facing a concerning MCL injury while De’Zhaun Stribling avoided the worst-case scenario.

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

49ers injury news: Kyle Shanahan shares updates on De'Zhaun Stribling, Jake Tonges after win vs. Rams

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates following the team's Week 1 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / September 11

San Francisco 49ers Suffer Scary Injury Against Rams

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges was carted off the field with a knee injury late in the first half of Thursday night’s season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, another unwelcome blow for an offense already short-handed in Australia.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 10

Jake Tonges is latest 49ers player to suffer injury

San Francisco suffered not one, but two more injuries on the offensive side of the ball in its Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams.

49ers injury issues keep mounting with De'Zhaun Stribling injury

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 25

49ers TE Jake Tonges Opens Up on Fight to Keep NFL Dream Alive

It's safe to say that San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges has taken an unorthodox path to get where he is today. This offseason, the 49ers presented Tonges with financial and roster security, offering him a two-year, $8 million contract after a good 2025 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 21