NFL World Reacts To Troubling George Kittle

Star tight end George Kittel was not on the field last weekend

when the San Francisco 49ers played the Chicago Bears. Unfortunately,

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it appears he won't be back for the competition this weekend. According to

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NFL Network source Ian Rapoport, Kittel did not participate in team practice.

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Although he has not been declared ineligible yet, it looks like he will miss

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another week's game. Fans feel bad for the talented tight end.

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Some are relieved that they did not choose him. Another said,

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"This guy is always hurt man. While healthy, Kittle is one of the NFL's top tight ends.

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However, in the last few seasons, he has had trouble taking the field.

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