The San Francisco 49ers battled injuries at nearly every position last season, including tight end, as George Kittle missed significant time with hamstring, ankle and Achilles issues.
This forced the 49ers to rely on backup tight end Jake Tonges, who impressed in his opportunities and became a reliable target for both Brock Purdy and Mac Jones throughout the year.
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Heading into 2026, San Francisco re-signed Tonges to a two-year, $8 million contract with $3.5 million guaranteed, and Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport believes that the 26-year-old could be a league-winning bargain for fantasy owners this season.
“Over his first two seasons in the NFL,
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