In a not at all surprising turn of events, George Kittle will not play in the 49ers’ season opener.
The Pro Bowl tight end suffered a groin injury in practice on Monday, which was termed “not good” in a report by Aaron Wilson. Wilson reported that the injury would likely benefit from at least a week of rest.
Kittle did not practice in any of the 49ers’ following practices this past week and was deemed a rose-tinted “questionable” for the game.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle’s Eric Branch, Kittle isn’t expected to play Sunday.
This leaves the 49ers with a tight end group of Charlie Woerner, Ross Dwelley and Tyler Kroft. Troy Fumagalli, on the practice squad, was not flexed up for the game.
SF kicks off against the Bears in Chicago at 10 a.m. PT.
