Tight end held onto the back of his right leg after hitting the turf

GEORGE Kittle was carted off the field with an Achilles injury in a devastating blow for the San Francisco 49ers.

The elite tight end, 32, hit the turf clutching his leg during the wild card win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

 
George Kittle grabbed onto his right leg in a potential serious injury setback
 
The tight end was carted off the field during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles

A cart was brought onto the field and Kittle’s teammates huddled round him as he stayed down on the turf.

And Kittle was taken back to the locker room on a cart in a massive setback.

The tight end was tackled by Philadelphia Eagles star Marcus Epps after making a catch in the second quarter.

He then held onto the back of his right leg while on the floor next to the Eagles sideline.

Kittle’s injury was confirmed to be a torn Achilles.

And fans were left devastated for the legendary tight end.

One said, “Looks like George Kittle suffered an Achilles injury.

“He’s being carted off the field.”

Another posted, “It appears that 49ers TE George Kittle just went down with a right Achilles injury.

“You can see the reverberation. Being carted off.”

While a third commented, “I feel sick for George Kittle.

“He’s a pro’s pro and one of the faces of the league.

“Sending all the prayers to him and his family.”

And one more wrote, “I feel for George Kittle. That guy is such a dude. Get well soon, man.”

Kittle is one of the best tight ends of his generation and a massive part of the 49ers offense.

He has been to seven Pro Bowls since he entered the league in 2017.