Overview
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Kittle tore his right Achilles in the wild-card win over the Eagles, and the 49ers placed him on injured reserve with surgery scheduled for Jan. 14.
- Kittle is out for the remainder of the postseason, and his return timeline remains uncertain following surgery and the start of rehabilitation.
- Medical guidance cited from the Mayo Clinic estimates roughly four to six months to resume prior activity after Achilles repair, with some issues potentially lasting up to a year.
- Linebacker Fred Warner was not activated off injured reserve for the Seahawks game, while safety Ji’Ayir Brown is out and several players are listed as questionable.
- Jake Tonges is set for the primary receiving duties at tight end with Luke Farrell aiding in blocking, and Brayden Willis was added to the active roster to bolster the position.