San Francisco 49ers Star George Kittle Suffers Devastating Achilles Injury
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle faces a major setback. He suffered a complete Achilles tendon tear during the team's playoff victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. This injury ends his postseason immediately. Kittle will also miss a significant portion of the 2026 NFL campaign.
Medical experts state that Achilles tears typically require nine to twelve months for full recovery. This timeline puts Kittle's return to the field well into the next season.
Viral Conspiracy Theory Points to Electromagnetic Fields
Just days before Kittle's injury, a controversial theory gained traction online. It suggests that low-frequency electromagnetic emissions from a substation near the 49ers' practice facility are harming players. The theory claims these fields degrade collagen in tendons and ligaments. This weakening supposedly leads to soft tissue injuries.
Researcher Peter Cowan supports this view. Cowan is a board-certified quantum biology practitioner and wellness entrepreneur. He highlights alarming statistics about the 49ers.
"The San Francisco 49ers are statistically the most injured team in the NFL over the past decade," Cowan stated. "Since moving to Levi's Stadium in 2014, they experience seven to eight full Achilles or patellar ruptures annually. They also report over forty major hamstring or calf tears each year, along with numerous high-ankle ligament injuries."
Players Reportedly Aware of the Issue
49ers players have apparently discussed the electromagnetic field concern informally. Cowan reshared a report from Chat Sports host Chase Senior on X. The report references comments from retired 49ers guard Jon Feliciano in early 2025.
Feliciano mentioned that players joked about an electrical substation next to the practice field. They linked it to the team's persistent injury problems. Senior's report also notes existing studies about electromagnetic emissions from devices like cell phones and wireless earbuds. These studies suggest potential harm from prolonged exposure.
Electromagnetic Field Measurements Raise Concerns
Cowan took measurements at the 49ers' practice facilities using a gauss meter. This device measures magnetic field strength. Typical background exposure ranges from 0.5 to 3 milligauss (mG).
At the far edge of the practice field, Cowan recorded levels of +8.5 mG. Inside team facilities, including the weight room, film room, and recovery areas, levels spiked to between 10 and 25 mG. These readings are significantly higher than normal background levels.
Chronic Exposure and Its Biological Effects
Cowan explains that chronic exposure to extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic fields can degrade collagen integrity. This affects tendons, ligaments, and muscle-tendon junctions. The damage often remains subtle until a routine movement causes a catastrophic rupture.
"The injury pattern matches the biological fingerprint of prolonged ELF exposure documented in peer-reviewed research," Cowan said in an X post. This post has garnered approximately 22 million views, indicating widespread interest.
The 49ers organization has not officially commented on these electromagnetic field theories. The team continues to focus on Kittle's recovery and their ongoing playoff journey. This incident highlights the complex intersection of sports medicine, player health, and environmental factors in professional athletics.
