George Kittle: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / October 21

49ers see their ‘best free agent signing’ come up huge in Week 7

George Kittle had, until Sunday, played the role of spectator as the 49ers have made an impressive start to the 2025 season amid a catalogue of injuries to star players.

San Francisco 49ers News / The SportsRush / October 21

49ers Star George Kittle Believes He Can Represent the US in One Winter Olympics Sport

George Kittle has never been one to limit himself. On the football field, he’s known for his ferocity and unmatched energy, which have made him a driving force in the San Francisco 49ers’ offense year after year.

George Kittle News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

Kittle’s Return A Big Boost To The 49ers

George Kittle returned to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons, giving the team a major offensive boost as the star tight end came back from the hamstring tear he suffered in Week 1.

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George Kittle News / Athlon Sports / October 20

49ers TE George Kittle Issues Public Apology

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George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / October 20

49ers rediscover their identity: George Kittle sparks dominant 'Shanadrive'

Before Sunday night's game between the San Francisco 49ers and the surging Atlanta Falcons, it would have been understandable to worry that the Niner offense could not keep up.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 20

3 Things We Learned From the 49ers 20-10 Win Against the Falcons

It's no secret that the San Francisco 49ers are a gritty and tough team. Those traits have been on display in recent weeks, and played a significant role in their 20-10 win against the Atlanta Falcons.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20

WWE’s CM Punk lays challenge down for 49ers’ George Kittle

Among those in the house for Sunday Night Football was WWE Superstar CM Punk, who seemingly challenged San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle to a match.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 20

Kittle had big goal for McCaffrey ahead of win over Falcons

49ers' George Kittle had big goal for Christian McCaffrey ahead of win over Falcons

After the 49ers improved to 5-2 on the season via a 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons, Kittle revealed that he had a big goal in mind for running back Christian McCaffrey heading into the "Sunday Night Football" contest.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 20

49ers Notebook: George Kittle's impact; McCaffrey wins RB showdown; Chase Lucas cashes in on big opportunity; What makes the 49ers good?

Just how much difference can one tight end make? The answer is a whole lot, based on Sunday night's game between the 49ers and Falcons. The 20-10 win over the Falcons at Levi's Stadium was the first time since Week 1 that the 49ers played with tight end George Kittle, who has been sidelined due to a hamstring injury.

San Francisco 49ers News / Sporting News / October 19

Is George Kittle playing tonight? Why 49ers TE is off to quiet start vs. Falcons

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is off to a slow start in the Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Here's a closer look at what's going on.

San Francisco 49ers News / LAFB Network / October 19

49ers Share Huge George Kittle Injury Update Ahead of Falcons Week 7 SNF Game

The San Francisco 49ers are finally getting a much-needed boost as they prepare to host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. After missing the last five games with a hamstring injury, star tight end George Kittle has been activated off injured reserve and will return to the lineup at full health.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / October 19

49ers Make Hard TE Decision Before George Kittle’s Return to Action

The 49ers have been decimated by injuries this season. They finally received good news as George Kittle will finally return to the lineup. San Francisco waived another tight end to make room on the roster for Kittle.

San Francisco 49ers News / Field Level Media / October 18

49ers activate star TE George Kittle (hamstring) from IR

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was activated from injured reserve Saturday after missing five games due to a hamstring injury. Defensive tackle Kevin Givens (pectoral) also was activated from the IR ahead of the Sunday night home game against the Atlanta Falcons.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 18

49ers Announce Seven Moves, Activate TE George Kittle From IR

The 49ers announced seven roster moves on Saturday, most notably, they activated TE George Kittle and DT Kevin Givens off injured reserve. They also promoted DE Trevis Gipson to the 53-man roster, and elevated WR Malik Turner and OL Nick Zakelj from the practice squad.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 18

49ers activate TE George Kittle from IR

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

49ers Plan To Activate TE George Kittle From IR For Week 7

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan announced Friday that they plan to activate veteran TE George Kittle from injured reserve for their Week 7 game against the Falcons.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 16

George Kittle's expected return comes at perfect time for 49ers

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

49ers vs. Falcons: George Kittle makes his Week 7 intentions clear

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle appears to be on track for a return this week after battling a hamstring injury suffered in Week 1—a setback that landed him on injured reserve.

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

49ers Officially Designate TE George Kittle To Return From IR

The San Francisco 49ers officially designated TE George Kittle to return from injured reserve in Thursday. This officially opens a three-week window of time for the team to activate Kittle or he would revert back to injured reserve and miss the remainder of the season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 15