San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle He is not expected Sunday to play against the Chicago Bears According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the source was hurt in the groin.
Kittle suffered a groin injury in a light training session on Monday. He was unable to return to the field for the two main practices before Sunday’s Soldier Field opener.
Kyle Shanahan, Coach, described the injury as “day to day.”
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 hasn’t been able to play a full season since 2018, because of foot, knee, hamstring injuries.
In 14 games last season, he had 71 receptions and 910 yards. He also scored six touchdowns. The Niners were unable to send Kittle. Charlie Woerner, Ross Dwelley And Tyler Kroft as options on the active list and Troy Fumagalli The practice squad.
This report was contributed by The Associated Press