Kyle Shanahan Shares Encouraging George Kittle Injury Update
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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is expected at practice Wednesday, but whether quarterback Brock Purdy will join him is not yet known.
George Kittle may not be returning to the San Francisco 49ers lineup on Sunday but, he still had reason to celebrate this week.
Philly’s two-game losing streak demands urgency, and falling behind the Detroit Lions in the NFC playoff picture only adds to it. Adding David Njoku in the final year of his contract could probably be the offensive jolt the Eagles need to get back on track.
George Kittle is expected to return next week after not having his practice window opened this week, but Tonges has proven he can take on a secondary role and be the No. 2 tight end. He’ll likely rotate with Luke Farrell, but a more capable pass-catcher lifts off some of the responsibility from Kittle’s shoulders as he comes back from injury.
Here is a look into San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle's fantasy football stock as he approaches a return from IR.