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49ers Face Weeks Without George Kittle as Brock Purdy's Week 2 Status Remains Unclear

The team is weighing injured-reserve options for Kittle and contingency plans at quarterback depend on how Purdy’s toe responds this week.

Overview

  • Kyle Shanahan said George Kittle will miss a few weeks with a hamstring injury, and NFL Network reported a 3–5 week timetable that could prompt an injured-reserve move with a four-game minimum.
  • Brock Purdy sustained a left shoulder and toe injury in Week 1, with the toe described as the bigger concern and his availability for the Saints game undecided.
  • Mac Jones would start at quarterback if Purdy cannot play, with Adrian Martinez currently the next option in the building.
  • San Francisco re-signed wide receiver Kendrick Bourne on a one-year deal as the team awaits further imaging on Jauan Jennings, whose MRI was described as good pending a CT scan.
  • Shanahan said the club is evaluating kicker Jake Moody after two missed field goals in the opener and could explore workouts or other options this week.