US EditionGeorge Kittle Misses Practice with Ankle Injury, Status for Niners' Game Against Bears in Question
George Kittle suffered a mid-to-low ankle sprain, avoiding a high-ankle injury, potentially affecting 49ers’ offensive strategy as they aim for playoff home-field advantage.
- On December 23, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle has a mid-to-low ankle sprain after exiting late in the 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
- Kittle described how the injury occurred on a hip-drop tackle in the second quarter and he tried to play before the ankle stiffened; he previously missed five games when the 49ers went 3-2.
- Kittle's season totals reveal 599 yards on 52 catches with seven touchdowns and a 144.6 passer rating when targeted, per Sportradar, the highest since Russell Wilson's 158.3 in 2018.
- San Francisco 49ers, already in the playoffs, can secure the NFC's top seed by beating the Bears and Seahawks, and Coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle still has `a chance` to play Sunday.
- If Kittle is sidelined, the 49ers would redistribute snaps to Luke Farrell or Jake Tonges as Chicago visits Levi's Stadium on December 28.
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Rutland Herald
49ers' George Kittle questionable for key game against Bears with ankle injury
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco star tight end George Kittle was listed as questionable with an ankle injury for the 49ers' key game in playoff positioning on Sunday night against the Chicago Bears.
Boston Herald
Independent EspañolBy JOSH DUBOW SANTA CLARA, California, USA (AP) — The closed wing of the San Francisco Pro Bowl, George Kittle, missed Wednesday’s practice due to an ankle injury, leaving in doubt his participation in this weekend’s big game against the Bears of Chicago. Kittle injured his ankle during Monday night’s victory by 48-27 over the Colts of Indianapolis. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle still has “a chance” to play Sunday night against the Bears, depe…
Associated Press News
George Kittle misses practice with ankle injury, status for Niners' game against Bears in question
San Francisco Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle misses practice with an ankle injury, leaving his status for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears uncertain.
49ers vs. Bears injury report: Kittle sidelined, Pearsall returns, other practice notes
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 17 contest against the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. As expected, tight end George Kittle did not practice after suffering an ankle sprain in Monday night's win over the Indianapolis Colts. As for his availability against the Bears, head coach Kyle Shanahan said, "He's got a chance. We're not ruling him out." Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall returned as a …
Bears Finally Get Good News on Injury Front Before 49ers Game
The Chicago Bears continue to trend in the right direction on the injury front, as Wednesday’s injury report showed a roster that is steadily getting healthier at a critical point in the season. While Chicago still has several names listed, the overall tone of the report is far more encouraging than it was just a few weeks ago. #Bears Injury Report pic.twitter.com/OuSOm0YH1r— Bears Communications (@BearsPR) December 24, 2025 The biggest takeawa…
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