This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/49ers as How George Kittle improved the 49ers offense without catching a pass. The San Francisco 49ers secured a 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7, improving to 5-2 in the 2025 season.

But on Tuesday, the 49ers announced they had signed tight end Brayden Willis to their practice squad, a player who has moved on and off San Francisco’s roster since 2023. And, in light of Kittle and Willis’ returns, the 49ers also announced that Swinson has now been released.

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle admitted that he failed to live up to his own expectations in his return from a hamstring injury in Sunday night's 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

The Houston Texans have a critical home matchup on the horizon against the San Francisco 49ers following a less-than-ideal MNF performance, now needing to capitalize in a big way in Week 8 at the start of a three-game home stand to avoid dropping to three games under .500.

The San Francisco 49ers have activated star tight end George Kittle from injured reserve. Kittle missed the past five games with a hamstring injury.

San Francisco tight end George Kittle didn't record a catch on Sunday, but he still played a pivotal role in the 49ers' win over the Atlanta Falcons.

The 49ers have been dealing with a lengthy injury list but players are gradually returning - among them, their star TE.

The number of injuries the 49ers have had to deal with so far this season is almost mind-boggling. On offense, quarterback Brock Purdy has only played in two games, while several of the team’s key playmakers, such as Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, and Ricky Pearsall, have all missed time with their own injuries.

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle spoke out and didn't hold back about head coach Kyle Shanahan.

George Kittle's wife, Claire, is ready to celebrate the one day a year dedicated to her husband's role with the San Francisco 49ers.

Claire Kittle turned heads on the sidelines, as 49ers tight end George Kittle’s wife expertly balanced in the grass wearing stilettos, stockings and a jersey as a dress.