by: Alex Byington 6 minutes ago _AlexByington
Aug 9, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) watches from the sideline in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
San Francisco 49ers are expected to place Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury suffered in Sunday’s season-opener vs. Seattle, according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter. Kittle will now miss the 49ers’ next four games against New Orleans, Atlanta, Jacksonville and the Los Angeles Rams while on injured reserve.
This report will be updated.