Fans who are looking forward to watching San Francisco 49ers rookie George Kittle play for the first time will have to wait a little longer. The tight end will not play in tonight's game against the Kansas City Chiefs but did travel with the 49ers. He has been dealing with a hamstring injury. Linebacker Brock Coyle (rib) is also out.
#49ers out tonight: Ward (hamstring, PUP), Johnson (concussion), Newsom (concussion), Coyle (rib), Garnett (knee) and Kittle (hamstring).
— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) August 11, 2017
The players who did not travel with the 49ers to Kansas City are defensive back Jimmie Ward (hamstring), who is on the physically-unable-to-perform list, cornerback Dontae Johnson (concussion), linebacker Donavin Newsom (concussion), and guard Joshua Garnett (knee).
Kickoff for Friday's game at Arrowhead Stadium is at 6 p.m. PT. The 49ers' team captains are linebacker NaVorro Bowman, tackle Joe Staley, and wide receiver Aaron Burbridge.