After the Achilles tear, Jed York came into the 49ers locker room and asked George Kittle if there's anything he could get him. Within minutes, that bottle of tequila was in the 49ers' locker room.
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) January 12, 2026
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1st Team All Pro - TE George Kittle Thread
Jan 11, 2026 at 6:27 PM
- VaBeachNiner
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Jan 11, 2026 at 6:31 PM
- genus49
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The win helps but man this injury crushed me.
Doubt we see George next year and if we do it will be maybe late season and hopefully playoffs and doubtful he will be close to his usual self.
Hate it for him so much and for us…
Doubt we see George next year and if we do it will be maybe late season and hopefully playoffs and doubtful he will be close to his usual self.
Hate it for him so much and for us…
Jan 11, 2026 at 6:37 PM
- linkboy
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Originally posted by genus49:
The win helps but man this injury crushed me.
Doubt we see George next year and if we do it will be maybe late season and hopefully playoffs and doubtful he will be close to his usual self.
Hate it for him so much and for us…
I've been bummed pretty much since it happened.
George is my favorite player (hell, we named our damn cat, Kittle and believe me, it's a fitting name) and to see that happen hurt.
[ Edited by linkboy on Jan 11, 2026 at 6:38 PM ]
Jan 11, 2026 at 6:40 PM
- est1985
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It's so weird seeing him get hurt on a soft play when he plays with such brute force all the time. I'm doubtful we see him any time soon and I think we may never see him again with the niners. Hope I'm wrong though.
Jan 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM
- VaBeachNiner
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Originally posted by est1985:
It's so weird seeing him get hurt on a soft play when he plays with such brute force all the time. I'm doubtful we see him any time soon and I think we may never see him again with the niners. Hope I'm wrong though.
That's a lot of weight placed on that right leg when he tried to brace himself.
[ Edited by VaBeachNiner on Jan 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM ]
Jan 11, 2026 at 6:47 PM
- NYniner85
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Originally posted by VaBeachNiner:
Originally posted by est1985:
It's so weird seeing him get hurt on a soft play when he plays with such brute force all the time. I'm doubtful we see him any time soon and I think we may never see him again with the niners. Hope I'm wrong though.
That's a lot of weight placed on that right leg when he tried to brace himself.
Probably a matter of time at that point. Get healthly and finish out your career on a high point!
Jan 11, 2026 at 6:49 PM
- Montana
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An honor to have on the team and very much an honor to have met him briefly. I contained my excitement as he signed my jersey..but when he left, I totally lost it lol.
Most friendly and brightest smile I have seen. Solid guy, just an honor-we all love ya, Kittle
Get well soon 
Most friendly and brightest smile I have seen. Solid guy, just an honor-we all love ya, Kittle
Get well soon
Jan 11, 2026 at 6:52 PM
- linkboy
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Originally posted by VaBeachNiner:
That's a lot of weight placed on that right leg when he tried to brace himself.
Dr. Brian Sutterer has a really good video on YouTube explaining what happens when you tear your Achilles.
Warning, it does zoom in on his ankle right when his Achilles snaps, so if you're a bit squeamish, I'd avoid watching it.
[ Edited by linkboy on Jan 11, 2026 at 6:58 PM ]
Jan 11, 2026 at 6:54 PM
- Patton
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At least a 10 month recovery…….Gonna be some hard decisions this off season.
Jan 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
- linkboy
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Originally posted by Patton:
They're not going to cut him, his cap hit is to high (his dead cap for 2026 is $41 million).
They do have an out for 2027, but I doubt they'll let him go.
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/21888/george-kittle
[ Edited by linkboy on Jan 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ]
Jan 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
- brodiebluebanaszak
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Originally posted by genus49:
The win helps but man this injury crushed me.
Doubt we see George next year and if we do it will be maybe late season and hopefully playoffs and doubtful he will be close to his usual self.
Hate it for him so much and for us…
Our super bowl dreams are officially over.
But what a ride.
Jan 11, 2026 at 7:02 PM
- LifelongNiner
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Originally posted by linkboy:
Originally posted by Patton:
They're not going to cut him, his cap hit is to high (his dead cap for 2026 is $41 million).
They do have an out for 2027, but I doubt they'll let him go.
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/21888/george-kittle
Definitely not doing that. I could see a restructure to create mire cap space for 2026 before I see them letting him go.
Jan 11, 2026 at 7:02 PM
- brodiebluebanaszak
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Originally posted by linkboy:
Originally posted by Patton:
They're not going to cut him, his cap hit is to high (his dead cap for 2026 is $41 million).
They do have an out for 2027, but I doubt they'll let him go.
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/21888/george-kittle
How can they? He is literally the heartbeat of the offense.
He will restructure.
Jan 11, 2026 at 8:34 PM
- Cisco0623
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Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:
Originally posted by linkboy:
Originally posted by Patton:
They're not going to cut him, his cap hit is to high (his dead cap for 2026 is $41 million).
They do have an out for 2027, but I doubt they'll let him go.
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/21888/george-kittle
How can they? He is literally the heartbeat of the offense.
He will restructure.
Jed will work with him. He's the one Niner I can't imagine them doing anything on without his full consent. He's been amazing On and off the field for them since day 1. Owners actually appreciate that stuff.
Jan 11, 2026 at 8:40 PM
- ninerfaninnorcal
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Kittle is a great player, but let's be honest, he's always getting injured. He gets injured so much you think he's reaggravating a previous injury when in fact it's something totally different new.
I think this year it went hamstring - ankle - achilles.
I think the 49ers should move on from Kittle and try something new. Yes he's an inspirational leader but we need to win too!
I think this year it went hamstring - ankle - achilles.
I think the 49ers should move on from Kittle and try something new. Yes he's an inspirational leader but we need to win too!