GEORGE KITTLE NEWS

Mullens injury clears way for Beathard to start for 49ers

Nick Mullens will miss the rest of the season with a serious elbow injury, moving third-stringer C

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could play Saturday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Kittle has a chance to play in Saturday's game versus the Cardinals, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports. "He's got a chance this w...

Impact Kittle has been pushing to return before the end of the season after suffering a foot fracture in Week 8 against the Seahawks. Even though the 49ers are out of playoff contention, it doesn't sound like the team will rest its star tight end if he's medically cleared to play. If Kittle is good to go, he'll catch passes from C.J. Beathard, who was named the starting quarterback after Nick Mullens (elbow) was ruled out for the year.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: George Kittle, Mike Gesicki, Eric Ebron impacting Week 16 TE rankings Injuries to George Kittle, Mike Gesicki, and Eric Ebron could thin out our Week 16 TE rankings. Get the latest injury updates and start 'em,...

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

49ers playing out the string 1 year after Super Bowl run

After arriving in their temporary new home in Arizona three weeks ago in the middle of the NFC playoff race, the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers are now playing out the...

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Uncertain to play final two games Kittle (foot) is "pushing to play" in the 49ers' final two regular-season contests, but the team hasn't decided whether the tight end will be activated from injured reserve, Ian Ra...

Impact After being cleared to practice Wednesday, Kittle looks to be nearing the finish line in his recovery from the fractured bone in his foot that has sidelined him since Week 8. While another week of practice should be enough to get Kittle ready for game action from a conditioning standpoint, the 5-8 49ers may not want to risk exposing the star tight end to a potential setback over the final two games, especially if they're already eliminated from the playoffs. If the 49ers are at least able to win against the Cowboys on Sunday to keep their faint postseason hopes alive, a Kittle return Week 16 at Arizona would likely become more realistic.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers to finish season playing home games in Arizona

The San Francisco 49ers will finish out the regular season practicing and playing home games in Arizona after a ban on contact sorts in their home county was extended into January

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not ready to play Kittle (foot) won't be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Earlier this week, the 49ers designated Kittle to return from IR, hoping to get him back for the final stretch of the regular season. Of course, they may opt for caution if/when they're eliminated from playoff contention, something that could happen as soon as this weekend. Ross Dwelley and Jordan Reed will continue to split reps at tight end, while Brandon Aiyuk remains a clear favorite to lead the Niners in targets.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers’ plan keeps George Kittle out of Cowboys game; Justin Skule to make first start at guard George Kittle’s comeback with the 49ers is not expected to come Sunday at Dallas but perhaps the following game Dec. 26 against Arizona.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Mahomes leads Chiefs vs. Saints coach who nearly drafted him

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is finally getting his first chance to play in a city where he very well might have ended up starting his NFL career if Kansas City hadn't traded...

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Also-ran Cowboys, Niners get rivalry booted from prime time

The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers have seen their proud rivalry with a rich playoff history dumped from prime time

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morning Report: George Kittle Returns to Practice, PFF Names Four 49ers to Their Pro Bowl Rosters Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • 49ERS.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: George Kittle, Mike Gesicki, Noah Fant, more TEs impacting Week 15 start 'em, sit 'em decisions George Kittle is trying to return from an extended absence while Mike Gesicki and Noah Fant are coming off in-game injuries from Week 15. He...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

49ers sticking with Nick Mullens at QB despite turnovers

The San Francisco 49ers are sticking with Nick Mullens at quarterback for now despite a pair of costly turnovers that led to defensive touchdowns in last week’s loss to Washington

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eligible to practice The 49ers opened the injured reserve practice window for Kittle (foot) on Wednesday.

Impact The transaction makes Kittle eligible to practice, but it doesn't necessarily mean he'll be back for Sunday's must-win game in Dallas. In fact, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area relays that Kittle isn't expected to play this week, though it's possible the prognosis changes if he gets out on the practice field and looks healthy. There's also a decent chance he doesn't play again this season, especially if the Niners lose their upcoming game and officially fall out of the wild-card hunt.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

SF 49ers shouldn’t play George Kittle for rest of 2020 With the SF 49ers' 2020 campaign officially awash, it makes little sense for them to risk further injury to their best player, George Kittle...

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers mull change at QB after Mullens' miscues lead to loss

After watching Nick Mullens’ turnovers cost the San Francisco 49ers a game despite a strong defensive effort, coach Kyle Shanahan says it might be time for a change at quarterback

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

George Kittle to Return to Practice, 49ers Not 'Confident' in Jimmy Garoppolo's Status Kyle Shanahan revealed San Francisco's star tight end is nearing a return, however, the team is opting to err on the side of caution in Garo...

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • 49ERS.COM

Could practice this week Coach Kyle Shanahan indicated Monday the hope is that Kittle (foot) can practice some this week, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Earlier this month, Shanahan noted that he was hopeful the 49ers' star tight end could be back for the last couple weeks of the season. A return to the field in some capacity this week could result in that outcome, but at this stage, we'd be surprised if Kittle was available for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers keep giving ball away in 23-15 loss to Washington

Nick Mullens and the San Francisco 49ers' offense just about gave away any chance for the defending NFC champions to remain in the playoff race

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jimmy Garoppolo, George Kittle's Return 'Not Anytime Soon,' Per Kyle Shanahan Will fans get to see Garoppolo and Kittle again in 2020? Maybe not this week or the next, but 49ers encouraged by their rehab.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • 49ERS.COM

Giants, Vikings shed slow starts, move into playoff position

The New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings are in position to pull off remarkable turnarounds

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 9, 2020 • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers unable to keep up with Bills in 34-24 loss

Kendrick Bourne caught a pass from Nick Mullens and celebrated an apparent touchdown that would have kept the San Francisco 49ers in the game

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

George Kittle gets off his seat after Fred Warner's key fumble recovery The San Francisco 49ers recover a bad exchange by the Buffalo Bills from the back of their own end zone to give the ball to the offense.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • NFL.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Drew Brees, George Kittle impacting Week 14 waiver wire strategy Drew Brees and George Kittle are both eligible to return from IR in Week 14, but will they be back in action? Get the latest updates on how...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM