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George Kittle Becomes NFL’s Highest-Paid Tight End With $76.4M Extension

The 49ers secure Kittle through 2029 with a record-setting deal, shifting focus to quarterback Brock Purdy’s contract talks.

FILE - San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle carries the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Overview

  • George Kittle signed a four-year, $76.4 million extension with the San Francisco 49ers, making him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history.
  • The deal includes $40 million in guarantees, surpassing the $19 million per year record set by Arizona's Trey McBride earlier this month.
  • Kittle, a six-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, is the only tight end in 49ers history to achieve four 1,000-yard seasons, with 78 catches and 1,106 yards in 2024.
  • The contract reduces Kittle’s 2025 cap hit, improving the team’s financial flexibility as they prepare to negotiate a long-term extension for quarterback Brock Purdy.
  • General Manager John Lynch emphasized the team’s commitment to Kittle, expressing a desire for him to retire as a lifelong 49er.