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49ers Await MRI on George Kittle After Hamstring Injury as Jake Tonges Seals Week 1 Win

Kyle Shanahan says Monday MRIs will determine the severity and timeline for the tight end’s return.

Sep 7, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
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Sep 7, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges (88) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Overview

  • George Kittle left in the second quarter with a hamstring injury and was ruled out before halftime.
  • San Francisco beat Seattle 17-13, with backup tight end Jake Tonges catching the go-ahead four-yard touchdown with 1:34 left.
  • Shanahan praised Tonges and others for adjusting on the fly after Kittle exited.
  • The coach said the team could explore adding free agent wide receiver Kendrick Bourne depending on health at the position.
  • Wide receiver Jauan Jennings exited with a shoulder issue and is also set for imaging on Monday.