George Kittle is likely out 3-5 weeks with the hamstring injury, source says.

Related players: Luke Farrell, Jake Tonges, Brayden Willis

Kittle is a candidate for the IR, according to Rapoport. The team is also monitoring WR Jauan Jennings, and we just reported QB Brock Purdy is dealing with a shoulder injury that puts him in question for Week 2. Next up at TE are the likes of Farrell, Tonges and Willis for San Francisco. The Niners are playing the Saints in Week 2.

George Kittle and the 49ers have agreed to a four-year, $76.4 million extension.

The $19.1 million AAV is a record at the tight end position.

Related Players: Luke Farrell, Brayden Willis

It was rumored that the 49ers might be interested in grabbing a guy near the top of the NFL Draft, but when that didn't come to fruition, the next logical step was locking in their stud tight end. Kittle will remain a focal point of the offense and stays put as a top-3 fantasy option.

Former Jaguars TE Luke Farrell reached agreement with the 49ers on a 3-year contract worth up to $20.25 million, including $11M guaranteed.

Related Players: George Kittle, Brayden Willis

The former fifth-round pick has career highs of 13 receptions and 155 yards (2023), so we should expect him to operate as a blocking/Kittle insurance signing for San Francisco.

For TNF:
-- 49ers TE George Kittle (ribs) and LB Fred Warner (ankle) were full participants and will play.
-- The team promoted TE Brayden Willis to the 53-man and put S Talanoa Hufanga on IR.
-- Seahawks ruled out DT Byron Murphy II and CB Riq Woolen, while there is optimism for Boye Mafe and Derick Hall to play.

Kittle finds himself in a fantastic spot against the Seahawks, who rank 30th in TE aFPA. Fire him up everywhere you can.

The 49ers are working to finalize a deal with veteran TE Logan Thomas. After a 55-catch season with the Commanders in 2023, Thomas returns to the NFC West, where he began his career as a QB for the Cardinals.

Related Players: George Kittle, Brayden Willis

This is actually quite an interesting landing spot. Thomas won't have any immediate fantasy upside but would be a streaming option if Kittle were to miss any time.