Tonges Out, Kittle Healing | San Francisco 49ers News

The San Francisco 49ers’ promising start hit a major snag as tight end Jake Tonges is out for the season after surgery for a torn MCL, leaving them without key depth behind star tight end George Kittle, who’s still rehabbing from an Achilles injury. Tonges was expected to fill the void with 34 catches, 293 yards, and 5 TDs last year — now gone, the team scrambled, promoting Brayden Willis and signing veteran Jack Stoll to bolster the position. With Luke Farrell stepping in as the new No. 2 tight end, the Niners face a tougher offensive challenge as they prepare for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins — a blow that adds pressure as they navigate a demanding early-season schedule. 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://sports.yahoo.com/articles/49ers-lose-important-offense-player-200615761.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5341cd282f13b669 Report issues to [email protected].