49ers head coach confirms star tight end’s devastating injury during playoff win over Eagles
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Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Kittle was injured while planting his right leg during a tackle after making a catch and was carted off the field.
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the injury following the 49ers' 23-19 victory over the Eagles.
- This marks another significant injury for the 49ers, who have already lost All-Pro defenders Nick Bosa and Fred Warner to season-ending injuries.
- Despite these setbacks, the 49ers advanced to face the No. 1 seed Seattle Seahawks in the next round.
