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A noteworthy setback has impacted the current NFL campaign. Reports indicate that the San Francisco 49ers are expected to place George Kittle, a celebrated five-time All-Pro tight end who secured a touchdown during Sunday’s triumph over the Seattle Seahawks, on the injured list due to a hamstring injury sustained during the second quarter.
This development occurs just a day following head coach Kyle Shanahan’s confirmation that quarterback Brock Purdy is grappling with both shoulder and toe issues, thereby casting uncertainty on his participation in Sunday’s match against the New Orleans Saints. Adding to the 49ers’ challenges, the team intends to release kicker Jake Moody, a 2023 third-round selection who exhibited struggles with field goal accuracy last season, missing 10 attempts, and repeated this on Sunday along with a blocked field goal try. Consequently, the team is set to acquire veteran Eddy Piñeiro, who has played for the Carolina Panthers for the past three seasons, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday afternoon.
A positive note for San Francisco is that Jauan Jennings’ medical assessment revealed no significant damage, according to ESPN. As a result, the wide receiver’s status will be evaluated daily, with the potential for him to participate on Sunday.
In other developments, the Pittsburgh Steelers are finalizing an agreement with safety Jabrill Peppers following reports of safety DeShon Elliott’s likely absence for several weeks due to an MCL strain. “He embodies a football-first mentality, positioning being secondary,” stated Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin to the media on Tuesday, confirming Peppers’ presence at the facility and subsequent signing.
Elliott, along with rookie first-round defensive tackle Derrick Harmon and linebacker Malik Harrison, will be sidelined for Sunday’s home opener against the Seattle Seahawks, according to Tomlin.
Regarding further roster updates for the upcoming week, Dallas Cowboys team owner and general manager Jerry Jones mentioned on local radio Tuesday that he “anticipates” DT Mazi Smith and running back Jaydon Blue will again be inactive on Sunday’s home game against the New York Giants.
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