The 49ers’ offense has been ravaged by injuries early this season, and the team took another hit Thursday when tight end George Kittle missed practice with a hamstring injury.
According ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the five-time Pro Bowler is experiencing tightness in the area, and his status for his team’s game against the Rams on Sunday is up in the air.
His injury comes after Christian McCaffrey was placed on injured reserve with a calf injury and Achilles tendinitis, ruling him out until at least Week 5.
Receiver Deebo Samuel is also dealing with a calf issue, which coach Kyle Shanahan said would keep him out for “a couple of weeks.”
Meanwhile, Shanahan said earlier this week that ‘Nobody knows’ How long will McCaffrey be out?
George Kittle is reportedly experiencing hamstring tightness and sat out Thursday’s practice.
The injury comes after injuries to Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey (pictured), who will miss at least the first four games after being placed on IR.
Samuel was injured late in Sunday’s surprising 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed.
Kittle has been fairly durable in recent seasons in San Francisco, playing 14, 15 and 16 games respectively out of a possible 17.
He suffered a broken foot in 2020 and missed eight regular-season games.
Kittle, 30, was a first-team All-Pro last year, catching 65 receptions for 1,020 yards and six touchdowns.
The 49ers hope to have him on the field for their NFC West clash against the Rams on Sunday, which tips off at 4:25 ET (1:25 a.m. local time).
