GEORGE KITTLE NEWS

Not present at start of practice Kittle (knee) wasn't participating at the start of Thursday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Kittle got dinged up during the 49ers' Week 1 loss to the Cardinals, causing a stir when he went to the locker room just before halftime. He alleviated concerns in the short term by playing the entire second half, but he was diagnosed with a sprained left knee Monday. If he indeed doesn't practice Thursday, it'll mark his second DNP in as many days. Still, coach Kyle Shanahan is confident Kittle can gain medical clearance for Sunday's road game against the Jets. However, such a decision may not arrive until about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers look to bounce back vs. Jets after tough opening loss

The San Francisco 49ers are heading across the country banged up and bitter after blowing a fourth-quarter lead in their season opener

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defending NFC champ 49ers look to avoid 0-2 start vs. Jets

The San Francisco 49ers are playing the first of back-to-back games at MetLife Stadium with their matchup with the Jets this week and the Giants next week

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mohamed Sanu's Quick Turnaround, George Kittle 'Fully Expects' to be Available vs. Jets Kyle Shanahan addressed the media and provided updates on several players including Richard Sherman's unanticipated IR designation.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • 49ERS.COM

George Kittle hurting, but could play against the Jets San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle remains questionable to play Sunday. George Kittle and the entire San Francisco 49ers team had a...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

49ers hope Kittle will play vs. Jets despite likely not practicing Tight end George Kittle isn't expected to practice this week due to a knee injury, but the San Francisco 49ers still hope he'll play against...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

49ers Rumors: George Kittle Hopeful to Play vs. Jets Despite Knee Injury San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle won't participate in practice this week as he works through a knee injury. Still, he might be av...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Expected to play Week 2 Coach Kyle Shanahan saidthat Kittle (knee) won't practice Wednesday, but the tight end remains on track to play Sunday against the Jets, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Shanahan also noted that even if Kittle fails to practice all week, he could still suit up against the Jets as long as he gains medical clearance ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. In a related note, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Kittle isn't expected to practice Thursday or Friday either, as the 49ers are evidently inclined to take a cautious approach with their top weapon in the passing game while he battles a sprained left knee. Despite picking up the injury midway through the 49ers' season-opening loss to the Cardinals, Kittle missed one snap and finished with four receptions for 44 yards and one carry for nine yards. Assuming Kittle gets the green light to play Week 2, he should remain locked in as a high-end fantasy option at his position.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

One week into the fantasy football season tends to bring premature panic along with some excessive celebration, especially when it comes to a sleeper pick that delivered

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banged-up 49ers place CB Richard Sherman on IR

The San Francisco 49ers have placed star cornerback Richard Sherman on the injured reserve list and also could be without All-Pro tight end George Kittle this week

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers denounce racist message to Arizona's Budda Baker

The San Francisco 49ers are seeking to identify the fan who sent racist messages to Arizona safety Budda Baker and say they will ban the person from future games and events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Agent: WR Mohamed Sanu agrees to 1-year deal with 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year contract with free agent receiver Mohamed Sanu

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Shanahan gives injury update on George Kittle The San Francisco 49ers tight end played through a knee injury during Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Months after losing to th...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Has knee sprain Kittle has been diagnosed with a sprained left knee in the wake of Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kittle made a visit to the locker room just before halftime of the contest but ended up taking the field for the first drive of the second half and gutted out an injury thereafter. In the end, he missed just one offensive snap. On Monday, coach Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers will wait and see how Kittle feels Wednesday and watch the tight end's status closely as the week proceeds before making a decision on his availability for Sunday's road game against the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Marlon Mack, Le'Veon Bell, George Kittle, Blake Jarwin affect Week 2 waiver pickups Le'Veon Bell and George Kittle have a chance to play in Week 2 after Week 1 injuries, while Marlon Mack and Blake Jarwin have likely played...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NFL Week 1 Injury Recap: Le'Veon Bell, George Kittle, Marlon Mack and more | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF PFF injury analyst Mario Pilato runs through every major injury for fantasy football from the Week 1 Thursday and Sunday slates, including p...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • PFF.COM

Fights through injury vs. Cardinals Kittle caught four of five targets for 44 yards and gained nine yards on one carry during Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Kittle started off well enough with a couple of early catches, but he went to the locker room toward the end of the first half with a leg injury that looked quite painful at the time. He did return to the game and made it through the final whistle, but coach Kyle Shanahan said he would be reevaluated by the medical staff on Monday, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Kittle will be a top fantasy option for next Sunday's matchup with the Jets if healthy, but the extent of his injury remains to be seen.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hopkins helps Cardinals rally past 49ers 24-20

DeAndre Hopkins had a career-high 14 catches for 151 yards in his Arizona debut and set up Kenyan Drake’s 1-yard TD run with 5:03 to play that led the Cardinals over the San Franci...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in Sunday's game Kittle (leg) returned to Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kittle was spotted in pain and had his leg examined before walking to the locker room late in the first half. However, his absence was short-lived, as he took the field for the 49ers' first drive of the second half. Kittle will look to build upon the four catches for 44 yards that he had prior to the injury scare.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tough, talkative Aqib Talib retires after 12-year NFL career

Five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Aqib Talib has announced his retirement

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Warner returns for 49ers; Samuel, Aiyuk remain sidelined

The San Francisco 49ers got one key defensive player back to practice in advance of the season opener but are still waiting to know the status of two of their key receivers

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How can George Kittle improve his All-Pro form? His TEs coach has some ideas Tight end George Kittle has identified, with his coaches’ help, areas he can improve in Year 4 as the 49ers’ catalyst.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Where or where can 49ers’ George Kittle improve his All-Pro form? Tight end George Kittle has identified, with his coaches’ help, areas he can improve in Year 4 as the 49ers’ catalyst.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Kyle Shanahan Points Out Crucial Trait George Kittle and Charlie Woerner Have in Common Shanahan recalled Kittle’s early impressions of the sixth-round pick and how his eagerness to take part as a run blocker made him the “right...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • 49ERS.COM

Returns to practice Kittle (hamstring) looked healthy Wednesday in his return to practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Kittle was held out of practice for about a week while dealing with some tightness in his hamstring. He'll have plenty of time to prepare for a favorable Week 1 matchup against a Cardinals defense that was roasted by tight ends throughout last season, though it's worth noting the Cardinals' selection of Isaiah Simmons with their top pick in April was partially aimed at solving those woes.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE