The San Francisco 49ers are facing the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in a Wild Card playoff game. Below are the latest in-game injury updates for the 49ers. This article will be updated in real time as new information becomes available.
Players are listed in order of most recent report.
TE George Kittle (Achilles, out)
George Kittle went down after a catch in the second quarter and was carted off the field to the locker room for evaluation. The 49ers tight end appeared to grab his ankle after the play.
Prayers up for George Kittle 🙏 pic.twitter.com/BaRVd2sWwp
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 11, 2026
The team announced that Kittle suffered an Achilles injury and has been ruled out.
#49ers @DignityHealth Injury Update: George Kittle is ruled out with an achilles injury.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 11, 2026
49ers' owner Jed York and Claire Kittle, the wife of George Kittle, just walked into the San Francisco 49ers locker room.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 11, 2026
Both appeared visibly somber.
Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring, out)
Ji'Ayir Brown limped off the field in the second quarter and was replaced by Jason Pinnock. Brown was evaluated in the medical tent before the team announced he was questionable to return with a hamstring injury.
Update: The 49ers ruled out Brown for the remainder of the game.