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Who is Jake Tonges? Meet 49ers' George Kittle tight end replacement who grew up an hour from San Francisco

The local kid is making it happen.

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

Jake Tonges reflects on game-winning catch to lift 49ers past Seahawks in Week 1

Jake Tonges has been in the NFL since 2022, joining the San Francisco 49ers in 2023. Entering the 2025 season, he was still searching for his first career catch.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 8

49ers’ Week 1 hero makes NFL history with game-winning TD catch

Sometimes, it’s the unlikeliest people who end up being the heroes. The San Francisco 49ers came into Week 1 of the NFL season already short-handed in the pass-catching department.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for at least 450 yards and three touchdowns in one game and still lose can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 7

Unlikely hero Jake Tonges uses his first NFL catches to push 49ers to win over Seahawks

It took over three NFL seasons for San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges to get a chance to make a catch in a regular season game, but when that opportunity came, he made it into a moment he'll never forget.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 8

NFL Week 1 winners, losers: Big QB debuts; McDaniel's hot seat

NFL Week 1 winners, losers: Big QB debuts; Mike McDaniel's hot seat

With most of the NFL Week 1 schedule in the books it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from around the league.

Daniel Jones' Colts debut says a lot about Giants' ability to build around QBs

Packers look like serious contenders with Micah Parsons on team

Star rookie Travis Hunter has a quiet debut in Jaguars win

It's clear why Saquon Barkley has been raving about Bijan Robinson

Top Raiders rookie starts his NFL career with a hard-earned touchdown

'SNF' takeaways: Bills complete a stunning comeback vs. Ravens

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 17

49ers sign two players to one-year exclusive rights contracts

The San Francisco 49ers announced that guard Austen Pleasants and tight end Jake Tonges have officially signed their one-year exclusive rights contracts with the team.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 17

49ers Officially Re-Sign Two ERFAs

The San Francisco 49ers announced OL Austen Pleasants and TE Jake Tonges have signed their one-year exclusive-rights free agent tenders. Pleasants, 27, wound up going undrafted out of Ohio back in 2020.

NFL News / Cal Bears on SI / August 27, 2024

Patrick McMorris, Jake Tonges Make 53-Man NFL Rosters

It was a satisfying day for two former Cal players – Dolphins safety Patrick McMorris and 49ers tight end Jake Tonges – as they survived Tuesday’s final cutdown day and are on their team's 53-man rosters.

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49ers star OL continues contract holdout that could impact the team

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San Francisco 49ers News / Cal Bears on SI / August 24, 2024

Ex-Cal TE Jake Tonges Makes Strong Bid to Make 49ers' Roster

The San Francisco 49ers took a serious look at former Cal tight end Jake Tonges in Friday’s preseason game, and he did everything he could to make the regular-season roster.

San Francisco 49ers News / Cal Bears on SI / August 18, 2024

Ex-Cal TE Jake Tonges Makes an Impression with 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have directed six passes in Jake Tonges’ direction in their first two preseason games, and Tonges made receptions on all six. Tonges,