George Kittle Articles - Page 11

Last season, it was tight end George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers that were representing the NFC in the Super Bowl. This time around, it is the longtime New England Patriots tight end and Tampa Bay Buccaneers newcomer Rob Gronkowski leading the way against the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, a team […]

The San Francisco 49ers is among the most talked-about destinations for disgruntled Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson. The 3-time Pro-Bowler’s arrival would likely mean the end of Jimmy Garoppolo’s tenure as San Francisco’s quarterback. 49ers tight end George Kittle, however, still believes they can reach the mountaintop again with Garoppolo leading the attack. Via Peter […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle held the NFL single-season record for receiving yards by a tight end for two years. Kittle’s mark of 1,377 yards — set in 2018 — was surpassed last Sunday by Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. The KC tight end broke the record after he tallied 98 yards […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan expects Jimmy Garoppolo to be the team’s starting quarterback next season. You can count the Niners’ top receiving target, tight end George Kittle, as a vocal supporter of that idea. On Tuesday, Kittle expressed his admiration for Garoppolo, who, when healthy, has been QB1 since being traded to […]

The San Francisco 49ers are activating star tight end George Kittle for the Bay Area club’s Week 16 matchup with NFC West rival Arizona Cardinals, per Omar Ruiz of NFL Network. #49ers Star TE George Kittle WILL play Saturday vs Cardinals, Kyle Shanahan said in his zoom press conference. Said he felt “great” and that […]

The San Francisco 49ers have encountered several gruesome injuries all throughout the 2020 NFL season. Two of their top players in quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and tight end George Kittle have both been heavily-plagued with injuries. The two stars have already missed an extended amount of time on the field while still having a long road […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle’s season might not be over just yet. Kittle has not played since Week 8 due to a fractured cuboid bone in his left foot. However, the 49ers just opened the practice window for the tight end on Wednesday. The All-Pro has been banged up all season. Kittle barely […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said earlier this week he was skeptical starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and All-Pro tight end George Kittle could return this year. But 49ers general manager John Lynch is slightly more optimistic. Lynch said during a recent radio interview the team is “hopeful” both Garoppolo and Kittle will be […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t have a conclusive answer when asked regarding the return of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and tight end George Kittle. Both of them didn’t make an appearance in the team’s most recent tilt against the Buffalo Bills in Week 13 proceedings. “Those guys are working their tails off right […]

Despite previous reports stating that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle might be done for the season, the 27-year-old himself remains adamant that he will be able to return to the field this term. Kittle is currently dealing with a foot/ankle injury, and was recently placed on the team’s injured reserve list. Nevertheless, the […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has made significant strides, according to tight end George Kittle. In what aspect, you may ask? Texting. During a Q&A at Nike Football’s Instagram, Kittle admitted that Jimmy G is replying to him now. “Jimmy G has text me back. Actually, it’s really escalating, and the amount of messages […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle suffered a small fracture in his foot in Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks and is expected to be out eight weeks. He told his coach, Kyle Shanahan, that he thinks he can come back in two weeks. While Shanahan appreciates Kittle being a tough player, he thinks […]

San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is expected to be sidelined indefinitely with a high ankle sprain, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Tight end George Kittle has a small fracture in his foot, too, and will miss extended time, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Garoppolo is expected to be sidelined a minimum of […]

San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle suffered yet another setback on Sunday afternoon against the rival Seattle Seahawks. However, Kittle’s latest setback doesn’t appear to be all that significant as 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan informed reporters that his superstar tight end did not fracture his ankle. Because Kittle seemingly plays at […]

The tight end position remains to be one of the most overlooked positions in the league today. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo wanted to give credit to those guys which led to him inadvertently founding the national tight end day. Over the years, what started as an inside joke in the Niners locker room […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been one of the most productive receivers in football over the past three seasons. Ahead of the New England Patriots’ Week 7 matchup with the 49ers, Bill Belichick set the bar as high as possible for the 49ers star. According to his comments to reporters on Monday, […]

The San Francisco 49ers punched the Los Angeles Rams in the mouth to start their primetime showdown on Sunday Night Football. To no surprise, tight end George Kittle found a way to make his presence felt. Kittle somehow managed to turn a fourth-down conversion into a 44-yard touchdown to extend the lead for the 49ers, […]

Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan has put on quite a show with a hat trick in Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons. It seems San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle could not be happier with the performance. Kittle took to Twitter to celebrate Tonyan’s third touchdown of the day from quarterback Aaron […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been among the more injury-riddled teams in the league, but they will get a pair of offensive stars back for Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. All-Pro tight end George Kittle will be active after a two-week absence, while wide receiver Deebo Samuel will make his season debut, per NFL […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens has built quite the chemistry with other teammates during his ascension to starting quarterback, particularly star tight end George Kittle (via the San Jose Mercury’s Cam Inman). #49ers George Kittle on Nick Mullens: "I love watching Nick play. We have a great connection. I love all three of our […]

The San Francisco 49ers received some great news ahead of Week 4. Tight end George Kittle will be good to go, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan, per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. #49ers TE George Kittle is full go today. Kyle Shanahan said he's excited to see him going today. — Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) September 30, […]

It is no secret that the San Francisco 49ers have been devastated by injuries to begin the 2020 NFL season. It appears they will now be without their best player heading into Week 3 against the New York Giants. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Kittle will be ruled out for the end of the […]

It’s still uncertain whether San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will play or not when the team players the New York Giants on Sunday. But there’s still a chance that he can suit up for the Niners in their Week 3 matchup, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.  From NFL Now: #49ers TE George […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle prematurely left in the first half of their opening game against the Arizona Cardinals due to a sprained MCL injury. He only tallied 9 receiving yards on a lone reception as the 49ers finished the game on a 24-20 losing effort. According to ESPN, an MRI revealed the […]

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle was ruled out of the forthcoming Week 2 matchup with the New York Jets, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The #49ers ruled out TE George Kittle for Sunday's game vs. the #Jets. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 18, 2020 Kittle, 26, has been the premier pass-catching […]

After a stunning loss in their opening game, the San Francisco 49ers are looking to return to their winning ways. However, they might have to do it without one of their top offensive weapons. Tight end George Kittle remains a game-time decision for the game against the Jets, 49ers general manager John Lynch revealed in a […]

George Kittle made a brief exit in Week 1 for the San Francisco 49ers after suffering a knee sprain when he took a hit to the knee from Budda Baker. Despite Kittle still experiencing soreness in his knee, Kyle Shanahan isn’t ruling out the All-Pro tight end for the team’s Week 2 bout with the […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was held out of practice on Wednesday, though it appears to be just a precaution. Kittle sustained a knee injury during the Niners’ opener against the Arizona Cardinals, but he was able to return to the contest. However, the All-Pro took a seat for some additional rest. #49ers […]

Budda Baker posted a racist message that was sent to him by a fan of the San Francisco 49ers after delivering a hit that injured George Kittle in Week 1. In response to the Arizona Cardinals safety’s post, the 49ers addressed the racist message that was sent to Baker by a fan. Statement from the […]

The San Francisco 49ers are facing the Arizona Cardinals in a Week 1 matchup of NFC West foes. George Kittle has already been in and out of this game. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN on Twitter and Cam Inman of mercurynews.com, superstar tight end George Kittle suffered a knee injury and left the game […]

The Arizona Cardinals will be the first team to face the tough task of slowing down George Kittle in Week 1 of the 2020 season. Even though he’ll be game-planning ways to defend him on Sunday, Kliff Kingsbury explained what impresses him the most about George Kittle. “When you watch him, the thing that I love […]

Injuries are piling up for the San Francisco 49ers and George Kittle has been one of the notable names on the team’s injury report. Following his exit from practice on Wednesday, Kyle Shanahan provided an update on Kittle’s injury, per Cam Inman of The Mercury News. #49ers George Kittle update from Kyle Shanahan:"He's good with […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was only a naive rookie when he entered the team’s camp in 2017. However, he had thick enough skin to pose a challenge to general manager John Lynch upon his arrival. “The first day he came here, he said ‘Mr. Lynch,’ he still calls me Mr. Lynch,” the […]

Brandon Aiyuk, the 25th overall pick of the San Francisco 49ers in the 2020 NFL Draft, has impressed both head coach Kyle Shanahan and tight end George Kittle. From their point of view, the rookie will be big things to the fold. Shanahan believes that Aiyuk has the talent and the work ethic to succeed […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle just got absolutely paid. He is one of the best in the league and was rewarded with a massive contract extension. With that in mind, it’s not a bad idea to try and be more like him if you are also at the position. And that is exactly […]

The relationship between San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and tight end George Kittle has made them one of the most notable power couples in the NFL. However, it appears wide receiver Trent Taylor is not letting up on his bid to become the quarterback’s running mate. Kittle recently debuted a shirt that featured “Garoppolo/Kittle […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is glad he is not the only player from his position that is being recognized and paid. Talking to reporters at training camp, the fourth-year star is glad tight ends are getting more recognition. “I think overall tight ends are occasionally forgot about or not advertised enough,” George […]

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle recently inked a five-year, $75 million contract to stay with the team. The extension made him the highest-paid tight end in the league. The deal then caught the eye and the approval of an avid football fan in Hollywood star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. The multi-awarded actor […]

George Kittle is known to be an avid fan of wrestling, and he channeled his inner Ric Flair to celebrate his new contract with the San Francisco 49ers. After officially signing his massive extension, Kittle released a statement on the team’s official website. All in all, in his statement, Kittle showed his gratitude to those […]