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George Kittle's Heartbreaking Injury Ends Season Early

1/17/2026

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George Kittle, the San Francisco 49ers tight end, suffered a torn Achilles during the Wild Card playoff against the Philadelphia Eagles, ending his season.
His wife, Claire, captured her emotional reaction on camera, pleading for him to get up.
Despite the injury, Kittle sang on the bus after the game, and he may not return for the 2026 season as the 49ers face Seahawks in the Divisional Round without him.

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Story summary

George Kittle, the San Francisco 49ers tight end, suffered a torn Achilles during the Wild Card playoff against the Philadelphia Eagles, ending his season.
His wife, Claire, captured her emotional reaction on camera, pleading for him to get up.
Despite the injury, Kittle sang on the bus after the game, and he may not return for the 2026 season as the 49ers face Seahawks in the Divisional Round without him.