49ers place TE George Kittle (calf) on injured reserve
The San Francisco 49ers placed two-time Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle on injured reserve Saturday with an ailing calf.
Kittle has been unable to practice all this week after being hampered by the injury since the season opener. He will miss the team's next three games as a result of Saturday's move.
Kittle has recorded 19 catches for 227 yards in four games this season. He has yet to score a touchdown for the 49ers (