Star TE George Kittle tears Achilles in 49ers’ playoff win
Jan 11, 2026, 4:40 PM | Updated: 5:40 pm
George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers is carted off the field during a playoff game on Jan. 11, 2026. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers suffered yet another key injury and will be without one of their stars in next weekend’s NFC divisional round matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters postgame that seven-time Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle tore his Achilles during the 49ers’ 23-19 win over the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round Sunday.
Kittle was carted off the field with a right Achilles tendon injury late in the first half. He was pushed out of bounds on a 6-yard reception and grabbed the back of his lower right leg.
Kittle is a key part of both the run and pass game for the 49ers but played in just 11 games this season because of injuries. He missed five games early this season with a hamstring injury.
The catch was Kittle’s first of the game. He clapped for his teammates as he was driven to the locker room.
The Seattle Sports staff made additions to this post.
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