49ers place tight end Jake Tonges on injured reserve for the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers lost tight end Jake Tonges for the season due to a torn MCL requiring surgery. This injury comes after the team's 27-7 win against the Los Angeles Rams in their season opener. Tonges, who was expected to play a significant role with George Kittle's limited capacity due to injury, recorded 34 receptions, 293 yards, and five touchdowns last season. The team responded by signing veteran tight end Jack Stoll to their practice squad and promoting Brayden Willis to the active roster. The 49ers are set to face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
- •Jake Tonges underwent surgery for a torn MCL.
- •Tonges had 34 receptions and five touchdowns last season.
- •The 49ers faced the Rams in their season opener earlier this month.
- •Brayden Willis is now expected to be the team's TE2.
- •The 49ers play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers lose important offense player to injured reserve
"It's early in the season, but the San Francisco 49ers have already lost a key part of their offense.
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