NFL-- 49ers TE George Kittle receives a concerning injury update 

49ers TE George Kittle receives a concerning injury update before his Week 1 matchup against the Bears.

This was not something that San Francisco 49ers fans expected to be concerned about.

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Many anticipated the fans to return to normal once the sagas of Jimmy Garoppolo and Deebo Samuel concluded.

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Instead of wasting time on meaningless drama, they can finally concentrate on what truly matters,football victories.

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Unfortunately, George Kittle's groyne injury came as a terrible curveball for the 49ers.

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Kittle competes against players like Travis Kelce for the title of top tight end in the NFL.

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He is a tremendous matchup nightmare for opposition offences because of his strong body and superb hands.

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He was among the 49ers' stat leaders for a reason; he is a steady player who consistently produces high numbers.

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George Kittle's injury is hopefully not going to keep him out for too long. He must perform at his peak as the 49ers get ready for a challenging season.

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