SANTA CLARA CA — San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle Due to a groin injury, he was unable to practice Wednesday. His status is unknown for Sunday’s opening match against the Philadelphia Eagles. Chicago Bears.
Kyle Shanahan, the Niners’ coach, stated that Kittle sustained the injury Monday’s bonus practice.
“I don’t know.” [the extent of the injury]”Yes,” Shanahan stated Wednesday. “I was hoping that he’d be feeling better today. It was a small amount on Monday, but he isn’t feeling well today. We’ll just have to wait and see what the day brings.”
After Kittle’s three-game absence last season due to a calf injury, the Niners took precautions with Kittle in training camp. In an effort keep him healthy for the new season, he was allowed to take an extra day off.
Kittle has not played a full season in 2018 due to foot, knee and/or hamstring injuries.
In 14 games last year, he had 71 receptions and 910 yards. He also scored six touchdowns. The Niners will play Kittle against the Bears if Kittle is not able to. Charlie Woerner, Ross Dwelley Tyler Kroft Available on the roster
Niners offensive lineman is another injury concern. Daniel Brunskill (hamstring) was not listed in practice. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw (elbow), a limited participant, was wearing a blue, no-contact jersey to the session.