49ers place Kittle on injured reserve

The San Francisco 49ers placed star tight end George Kittle on injured reserve Saturday with a calf injury that has been bothering him for weeks. Kittle, a former Norman High standout, played through the injury last week but failed to practice at all last week. The 49ers decided to shut him down for at least the next three games with hopes he can be completely healed for the second half of the season.

Kittle will be eligible to return on Nov. 7 when the Niners host Arizona.