George Kittle, Jake Moody face the worst; 49ers take brutal decision ahead of Week 2

George Kittle could miss at least four games after being placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury and Jake Moody has been waived.

Published on: Sep 10, 2025, 24:31:46 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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George Kittle could miss at least four games after being placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, The Associated Press reported on Tuesday, citing sources. The San Francisco 49ers tight end exited the Week 1 game against the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter. He had four catches for 25 yards and a TD before the injury. Jake Tonges replaced him and had his first three career catches, including the game-winning TD.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers reacts during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks (Getty Images via AFP)

Meanwhile, the 49ers have decided to waive kicker Jake Moody, the report added. The 25-year-old missed a 27-yard field goal, leaving coach Kyle Shanahan visibly frustrated. Moody also had a 30-yarder blocked.

While Shanahan had confirmed that Moody would remain as kicker, the 49ers have apparently changed their stance. San Francisco drafted the 25-year-old as the 99th overall in 2023. He made 21 of 25 field goals in the regular season and missing only one extra point in his rookie season. However, he had missed a game-winning kick against Cleveland and recorded a couple of misses in the playoffs.

Last year, he managed 13 of his first 14 field goals before injuring his ankle. He missed three games and then went 5 for 14 on attempts from at least 40 yards in the final nine games.

George Kittle injury update

Kittle has a hamstring issue and could be out for at least four games. This is not the first time the TE has been injured. He, however, has played at least 14 games in seven out of his eight seasons.

The 49ers will likely bring up Brayden Willis from the practice squad this week as the third tight end along with Tonges and blocking tight end Luke Farrell.

(With AP inputs)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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