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49ers' George Kittle Had Odd Request After Suffering Season-Ending Injury

49ers' George Kittle Had Odd Request After Suffering Season-Ending Injury

Summary

San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle suffered a season-ending Achilles injury during a playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles. After the game, Kittle requested a bottle of tequila from the team's owner, which he received and finished before the team left the stadium. The 49ers will move on without him in their upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Key Facts

  • George Kittle is a tight end for the San Francisco 49ers.
  • Kittle got injured with a torn Achilles during a playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • The injury rules him out for the rest of the season.
  • After the game, Kittle asked for and received a bottle of Patron tequila from the San Francisco 49ers owner.
  • The 49ers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoff match.
  • The team will face the Seattle Seahawks in their next game.
  • The Niners' season has been marked by various injuries but they continue to compete.

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