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‘I Was Sick for Like a While’: George Kittle Shares Health Update After Vomiting Before Seahawks Game

George Kittle took the field against the Seattle Seahawks despite being sick before kickoff. The San Francisco 49ers tight end managed five catches for 24 yards in a 32-29 win over the defending Super Bowl champions.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 3:00 AM
‘I Was Sick for Like a While’: George Kittle Shares Health Update After Vomiting Before Seahawks Game
Key Things to Know
  • George Kittle revealed he struggled through a severe illness and vomiting during the 49ers' win against the Seahawks.
  • Kittle caught five passes for 24 yards as San Francisco defeated Seattle 32-29.
  • The tight end lost an estimated 10 pounds during the sickness but stated he is nearly back to normal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle shared a health update after dealing with a severe illness during a 32-29 win against the Seattle Seahawks. Kittle revealed on the "Wife'd Up, Mic'd Up" podcast that he projectile-vomited for 10 minutes around halftime at Lumen Field. Despite feeling drained, he caught five passes for 24 yards to help the 49ers secure the victory.

According to CBS Sports reporter Matt Lively, Kittle lost approximately 10 pounds from the illness but stated that he has nearly regained the weight. He credited the team's training staff for helping him stay on the field and confirmed he finally felt recovered.

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