Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo and George Kittle looked good in workouts, says John Lynch
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above.
The San Francisco 49ers fell to 5-7 following a Monday-night loss to the Buffalo Bills. The climb into the playoff picture gets steeper, but general manager John Lynch feels optimistic about the return of two key players.
"I talked to general manager John Lynch before the game, and he told me that Jimmy Garoppolo and
George Kittle both had very good workouts today," said Lisa Salters during the ESPN broadcast. "Remember, Kyle Shanahan told us that both guys were making really good progress, and John Lynch said that after seeing them today, they gave him even more reason to be optimistic about them being able to return before the end of the regular season.
"He said several players worked out on the practice field this afternoon. Garoppolo and Kittle, though, looked the best."
Garoppolo is recovering from a high-ankle sprain, while Kittle is recovering from a break in his foot's cuboid bone.
After the game, head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked about Lynch's comments and if it means Garoppolo and Kittle are ahead of schedule in their recoveries.
"No, that's just him answering a question, probably," Shanahan responded. "I mean, those guys are working their tails off right now, but they're still part of the rehab, just trying to get back and be a part of this. But it's not anytime soon, right now."
San Francisco has four more games remaining on its schedule. It will "host" the Washington Football Team at State Farm Stadium during the upcoming weekend. The team will then travel to Dallas to play the Cowboys before returning to State Farm Stadium as the road team against the Arizona Cardinals.
The 49ers finish the season by hosting the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium or State Farm Stadium, depending on Santa Clara County restrictions.
Related News
LISTEN
Facebook Comments
More San Francisco 49ers News
49ers agree to multi-year contract extensions with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch
The San Francisco 49ers plan to keep the band together for a long time. The team announced that it has agreed to multi-year contract extensions with head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch.
Details of the contracts are currently unknown. Before the new deals, Shanahan had been signed through the 2025 season, while Lynch was locked up through the 2024 season. They will now remain with the team longer than that.
The 49ers Communications staff provided the following rundown.
The duo joined the 49ers in February of 2017 and have since led the organization to the postseason three times, claimed two NFC West division titles (2019 & 2022), reached three NFC Championship games (2019 & 2021-22) and a trip to Super Bowl
George Kittle playing unselfish brand of football for the 49ers
This article was first published by Audacy and was syndicated with permission.
49ers tight end George Kittle worked up a quick rapport with quarterback Brock Purdy last season, as the duo connected on seven touchdowns in the final four games of the regular season.
In two games so far this year, Kittle (six catches, 49 yards) has taken a backseat in the passing game to players like Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. Still, he's impressed Al Sacco and Brian Renick of the 49ers Webzone "No Huddle" podcast from Audacy Sports with his series of pulverizing
49ers' Brock Purdy lost bet to George Kittle, showed up to presser wearing this
Iowa football beat Iowa State 20-13 this past weekend. That's why Brock Purdy showed up to his Thursday press conference wearing some unexpected headgear. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback lost a bet to his tight end, George Kittle.
Brock Purdy entering press conference room by paying off bet with George Kittle for Iowa's win over Iowa State. 😂 pic.twitter.com/k915iIKSHa— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) September 14,
George Kittle: 49ers not overlooking Rams despite recent dominance
The San Francisco 49ers are looking to win their ninth consecutive regular-season contest against the Los Angeles Rams, a streak that dates back to the 2019 season. The Niners beat their NFC West rivals by a combined score of 55-23 in the two games last season.
That second contest was Christian McCaffrey's first start with the 49ers. The running back had himself a day, rushing for a touchdown, catching a touchdown, and even throwing a touchdown to wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, showing his new teammates and The Faithful that he can do it
