49ers Tight End Crisis Deepens | San Francisco 49ers News

The 49ers’ season just got a lot tougher after DeZhaun Stribling and Jake Tonges went down in the opener—Tonges’ MCL sprain required surgery and ends his season, leaving George Kittle as the lone reliable tight end. With no depth to fill the void, San Francisco’s offense now hinges on unproven backups, and Kittle’s own recovery from an Achilles tear makes his health critical—if he goes down, the team’s entire offensive identity is at risk. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://ninernoise.com/49ers-precarious-te-depth-problem-jake-tonges-injured-reserve More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/82499c53cd346650 Report issues to [email protected].