Jake Tonges Health, Injury Updates & History

Tonges underwent surgery to repair the MCL tear he suffered during the season opener against the Ram...

Tonges suffered what is believed to be an MCL injury during Thursday night's win over the Rams and was quickly ruled out after being helped off the field, head coach Kyle Shanahan said the injury does not look good while noting the ACL appears intact, with further testing needed but an extended absence appearing likely

Tonges was last listed with a plantar fascia injury suffered during the divisional-round playoff loss at Seattle in January, though it's considered far less serious than the Achilles tear that sidelined fellow tight end George Kittle a week earlier. The injury wasn't expected to affect offseason availability, and it stands as the only notable concern on his record since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2022. With few red flags otherwise, Tonges appears on track for Week 1, potentially stepping into an expanded role if Kittle's recovery lingers into the season.