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49ers rule out All-Pro TE George Kittle for game vs. Jets

Coach Kyle Shanahan says Kittle won’t make the trip to face the New York Jets after injuring the knee during a season-opening loss to Arizona.
Credit: AP
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) is hit by Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (32) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers will be without All-Pro tight end George Kittle this week because of a sprained left knee. 

Coach Kyle Shanahan says Kittle won’t make the trip to face the New York Jets after injuring the knee during a season-opening loss to Arizona.

The Niners head into the game against the Jets without two of their most important players. 

Cornerback Richard Sherman was placed on injured reserve with a strained calf. He will be replaced by Ahkello Witherspoon.

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