The 49ers present the Bears with plenty of concerns when they meet in the season opener today, but they will not have All-Pro tight end George Kittle.
Kittle, who also missed the game when the 49ers visited the Bears last season, was out of practice all week with a groin injury.
On the Bears’ side, it was unlikely that rookie wide receiver and returner Velus Jones would be cleared after missing practice Wednesday through Friday because of a hamstring injury, and he has been ruled out.
Here are the Bears’ inactives for Week 1:
WR Velus Jones
OL Alex Leatherwood
OL Ja’Tyre Carter
TE Trevon Wesco
DL Kingsley Jonathan
S Elijah Hicks
And here are the 49ers’ inactives:
QB David Purdy
RB Tyrion Davis-Price
TE George Kittle
WR Danny Gray
OL Daniel Brunskill
OL Nick Zakelj
DL Jordan Willis
In addition, here’s a look at the field conditions as Soldier Field has been hammered by rain since the early morning:
Take a look at 49ers warmups— pic.twitter.com/nRiznr9z4u
— Jason Lieser (@JasonLieser) September 11, 2022
The facility has always grass problems, and Bermuda sod was installed Monday in advance of this game.
