"Tight end George Kittle landed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury; coach Kyle Shanahan announced that quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with left shoulder and toe injuries that make him a "long shot" to play this week; wide receiver Kendrick Bourne re-signed with the team after a four-year detour to New England; kicker Jake Moody was waived to make room for veteran Eddy Pineiro; and right tackle Colton McKivitz signed a three-year, $45 million contract extension."
"Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In over a decade with the company, Nick has led ESPN's coverage of the Niners' 2019 and 2023 Super Bowl run, Colin Kaepernick's protest, the Rams making Michael Sam the first openly gay player drafted to the NFL, Sam's subsequent pursuit of a roster spot and the team's relocation and stadium saga."
Over about 72 hours the 49ers processed multiple significant roster developments. Tight end George Kittle landed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Coach Kyle Shanahan announced quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with left shoulder and toe injuries that make him a "long shot" to play this week. Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne re-signed with the team after a four-year stint in New England. Kicker Jake Moody was waived to make room for veteran Eddy Pineiro. Right tackle Colton McKivitz signed a three-year, $45 million contract extension. The team remains unbeaten and faces New Orleans, then Arizona and Jacksonville.
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