George Kittle Placed on IR with Torn Achilles, Expected to Miss 2026 Season

San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle was officially placed on injured reserve Wednesday after being diagnosed with a torn right Achilles following this past Sunday's wild-card victory. He is slated for surgery Wednesday, beginning a lengthy recovery. Kittle is expected to miss a decent portion of the 2026 season. Jake Tonges, Luke Farrell, and Brayden Willis will see increased roles in the 49ers' current playoff run.