49ers tight end Jake Tonges suffers knee injury against Los Angeles Rams

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 on Thursday night at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. During the second quarter, 49ers tight end Jake Tonges sustained a knee injury that required him to be carted off the field. Head coach Kyle Shanahan stated after the game that the injury is not an ACL tear but is an MCL issue with further details pending. Tonges did not return to the game following his exit. The 49ers move to a 1-0 record to start the season. With the status of Tonges uncertain, the team may look to manage the workload of George Kittle, who is currently recovering from a torn Achilles. The 49ers roster also includes Luke Farrell, Brayden Willis, and Khalil Dinkins at the tight end position.

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