George Kittle Injury status and history
- Age
- 32
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 250 lb
- Experience
- 10th season
- Drafted
- 2017 R5, #146
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 15.8
- Pos rank
- TE5
- Rostered
- 96%
Week 4 vs. Broncos, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 13th vs. TEs, neutral
George Kittle Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriWhat it means: Kittle was on the Week 2 report, practiced in full on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs DEN, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Oct 2 | Due Fri |
| Week 2vs MIA, Sep 20 | — | — | — | Full | Played |
| Week 1@ LAR, Sep 10 | — | Mon — | Tue — | Wed Limited | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
15 logged injuries in ten seasons, including three hamstring injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 8 games.
Durability
27/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Fractured foot · 2020
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Foot / toe | 2 | 8 |
| Hamstring | 3 | 5 |
| Knee | 2 | 4 |
| Calf / shin | 1 | 3 |
| Ankle | 2 | 2 |
| Hip / groin | 1 | 2 |
| Abdomen | 1 | 0 |
| Achilles | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 24 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Hamstring injuries in 2017, 2024 and 2025
- Torn achilles in 2025, 6 games missed
- 24 games in 10 seasons, 8 of them in 2020
- 15 injuries spread across 10 body parts
George Kittle Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Kittle a game this season.
- 2025
Torn Achilles · Right Postseason
Suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the wild-card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles and was placed on injured reserve.
- 2025
IR, surgery Played through
Questionable: Surgery
- 2025
Ankle 1 game
Was inactive for the Week 17 game due to an ankle injury.
- 2025
Hamstring 5 games
Missed the first five games of the season with a hamstring injury that led to a stint on Injured Reserve.
- 2024
Hamstring Played through
Dealt with hamstring irritation during the week leading up to the Week 11 game but was able to play.
- 2023
Core Muscle, surgery Postseason
Underwent core muscle surgery following the 2023 season.
- 2023
Toe Postseason
Appeared on the injury report with a toe injury leading up to Super Bowl LVIII but it was not considered a concern.
- 2022
Groin 2 games
Sustained a groin injury before the season opener and missed the first two games.
- 2021
Calf 3 games
Was placed on injured reserve due to a calf injury, missing three games before being activated in November.
- 2020
Fractured Foot 8 games
Suffered a small fracture in his cuboid bone in his foot, which ended his season.
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- 2020
MCL Sprain 2 games
Sustained a knee injury in Week 1 that forced him to miss the following two games.
- 2019
Knee 2 games
Injured his knee on the first play against the Cardinals but returned to the game, though he missed the next two contests.
- 2018
Separated Shoulder · Right Played through
Suffered a separated A/C joint in his right shoulder during the preseason but did not miss any regular season games.
- 2017
Ankle 1 game
An ankle injury forced him to miss the Week 10 game during his rookie season.
- 2017
Hamstring Played through
Suffered a hamstring injury during his first training camp but was ready for Week 1.
If Kittle Misses Time
Next man up: Luke Farrell
Luke Farrell is next on the 49ers depth chart at tight end. Tight end targets would mostly move to the receivers, so he's a streaming option at best if Kittle misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Brock Purdy would lose one of his main options.
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George Kittle Injury FAQ
Is George Kittle injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, George Kittle is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is George Kittle playing this week?
George Kittle has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Broncos on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Kittle was on the Week 2 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has George Kittle missed any games this season?
No. George Kittle has played in every 49ers game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is George Kittle's injury history?
George Kittle has 15 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 24 games in all: 8 for a fractured foot in 2020, 5 for a hamstring injury in 2025, 3 for a calf injury in 2021, 2 for a groin injury in 2022, 2 for an MCL sprain in 2020, 2 for a knee injury in 2019, 1 for an ankle injury in 2025 and 1 for an ankle injury in 2017.
What was George Kittle's most recent injury?
George Kittle's most recent logged injury was a right torn Achilles in Week 19 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does George Kittle have any recurring injuries?
Yes: hamstring injuries in 2017, 2024 and 2025 (5 games missed), ankle injuries in 2017 and 2025 (2 games missed), foot injuries in 2020 and 2023 (8 games missed) and knee injuries in 2019 and 2020 (4 games missed).
What was George Kittle's worst injury?
George Kittle's longest absence came from a fractured foot in 2020, which cost him 8 games of the 24 he has missed in his career.