Bears pre-game update: Soldier Field pounded by rain; 49ers star TE George Kittle out

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:

The facility has always grass problems, and Bermuda sod was installed Monday in advance of this game.