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George Kittle rescues souvenir for 49ers teammate Jauan Jennings
Sep 20, 2021 at 2:51 PM
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings caught his first NFL pass during Sunday's 17-11 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. As a bonus, it was also his first NFL touchdown.
"It was just an unbelievable moment... All glory to God,"
Jennings said after the game. "I'm just thankful just for the opportunity."
So, what happened to the football?
"It's gone," Jennings said. "I don't know where it's at."
George Kittle to the rescue.
According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, the 49ers' All-Pro tight end took care of his teammate. Unbeknownst to Jennings, Kittle grabbed the football and made sure it was taken care of.
It sounds like Kittle had his teammate's back and made sure that football didn't get lost in the chaos following the big play in an opponent's stadium.
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