Help is on the way for the 49ers. The team announced it has activated tight end George Kittle and defensive lineman Kevin Givens from injured reserve back to the active roster. Both players will be available for Sunday Night Football against the Falcons.
Kittle suffered a torn right hamstring in the second quarter of the September 7 season opener. Before leaving the game, he made four catches for 25 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, Givens has not played this season after injuring a pectoral muscle in August.
In addition to these activations, the 49ers signed defensive lineman Trevis Gipson to the active roster from the practice squad. They also promoted wide receiver Malik Turner and offensive lineman Nick Zakelj from the practice squad in preparation for Sunday’s game.
In corresponding roster moves, the 49ers placed linebacker Fred Warner on season-ending injured reserve after he fractured and dislocated his ankle last week. The team also waived tight end Brayden Willis.
With these changes, the 49ers aim to bolster their lineup as they face the Falcons this Sunday night.
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