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The San Francisco 49ers took a friendly jab at the New Orleans Saints on Twitter Thursday afternoon. The tweet features 49ers tight end George Kittle stiff-arming and dragging Saints defenders despite being tugged by the helmet. Appropriately, the caption states, “Be a saint. Grab a face mask,” also including a link to California’s COVID-19 resource […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is all-in on New York Yankees star Aaron Judge switching to football and joining his team. A day after Judge joked on Twitter there was a chance he could sign with the Niners if there was no MLB season, Kittle tried to convince him by using The Rock’s […]

The San Francisco 49ers and George Kittle want to get a contract extension done, but it could still take a while before the two sides reach an agreement. Kittle is one of the best players in the NFL and wants to be paid like that, not just like a top tight end. The market for […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has quickly emerged as one of the top players at his position. In fact, a lot of people would likely refer to Kittle as the very best, and now he’s due for a new contract, which means he is likely about to be paid. One thing that you would […]

George Kittle has been a versatile player for the San Francisco 49ers and he wants to be paid as such. According to NFL Network’s Mike Silver, Kittle is eyeing a deal that pays him for being more than just a tight end. The @49ers and @gkittle46 remain far apart on a contract extension… and Kittle's […]

The players find themselves navigating through uncharted waters while trying to prepare for the 2020 NFL season amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Fortunately, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has managed to spice up the team’s Zoom meetings. According to Keiana Martin of the team’s official website, fullback Kyle Juszczyk says Kittle likes to […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle battled through injuries as the Niners stampeded through the NFC en route to the Super Bowl. Kittle was hoping the season would culminate with a Lombardi Trophy. Alas, it did not pan out that way for San Francisco. The 49ers led well into the fourth quarter, but Patrick […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is entering the final year of his rookie deal in the 2020 NFL season. Regardless, he has long established himself as a foundational piece of this franchise for years to come. General manager John Lynch said during an appearance on 95.7 The Game, Kittle’s long-term extension will be […]

John Lynch knows San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has staked his claim as the best player at his position in recent years. It might just earn him a record-breaking contract. Lynch, the 49ers’ general manager, said Kittle “isn’t going anywhere,” suggesting the Niners will look to reach an extension with Kittle at some […]

After months of contemplating his options, Joe Staley of the San Francisco 49ers decided to retire from the NFL on Saturday, leaving his teammates to thank him for his contributions. Following his decision to retire, George Kittle delivered an emotional message to Staley via Twitter. Jesus George. Making me cry over here bro. https://t.co/68OXzrb5l3 — […]

The NFL plans on enforcing their new playoff format in the 2020 season and George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers is torn on the idea. While stuck in quarantine like the rest of us, Kittle reacted to the NFL expanding their playoffs. “I love it and I hate it at the same time,” Kittle […]

George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers is considered to be one of the best tight ends in the NFL right now. As an expert in tight ends, Kittle went ahead and named his top five tight ends in NFL history. Do you agree with @gkittle46? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/AaMzSYZuaL — B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 11, 2020 […]

The NFL could be faced with the decision to play some of their regular-season games without large crowds due to the coronavirus. With months to go until the season starts, George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers spoke about the possibility of games being played without fans. “Home games will definitely be weird but if […]

Before Tom Brady chose to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there were rumors floating around that the San Francisco 49ers could pursue him in free agency. After the dust has settled, George Kittle revealed what he thought about Brady possibly joining the team. Here’s what Kittle had to say about whether he was buying […]

The San Francisco 49ers are going off an impressive Super Bowl run to cap off the 2019 NFL season. Unfortunately, there is still plenty of speculation regarding whether or not quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo can get the job done. Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when it came to the notion of Garoppolo being carried […]

One of the side effects of the outbreak of COVID-19 is the acceleration of connecting with folks from their homes. The subsequent shutdown of businesses and schools have forced people to stay inside. For San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle, that means giving fans exclusive access to his workouts from his own home. […]

The San Francisco 49ers have seemingly emerged as a legitimate frontrunner to try and sign New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. It appears the rumors have even spurred a response from tight end George Kittle. Kittle took to Instagram to defend quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo amidst all the speculation surrounding Brady: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9UjpNFBVI4/?igshid=1eqs0p9thfmsv Kittle’s response should hardly […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is slated to receive a lucrative contract extension this offseason. It appears his representation is willing to hold out for as long as possible to get it done. According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, Kittle’s agent plans on taking a cautious approach with negotiations: Jack Bechta, the […]

Tight end George Kittle is in line for a big payday, and former NFL agent Joel Corry thinks it will shatter the contract record for a tight end according to Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. Corry thinks Kittle will sign a deal that surpasses $14 million a year. The previous record for a […]

The San Francisco 49ers surprised a lot of people in 2019. They made a massive leap from the year before, and finished the season with a 13-3 record. Then they found themselves in the Super Bowl. While they didn’t win, they proved they were the real deal. Now, they have a bit of an issue […]

George Kittle has become one of the league’s best tight ends with the San Francisco 49ers and he isn’t interested in undergoing any surgeries. After losing in the Super Bowl on Sunday, Kittle will have a surgery-less offseason despite a recent stretch of injuries in 2019. “I take a couple of weeks off to let […]

Although it was an impressive run, the San Francisco 49ers ultimately came up short against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 54. It seems tight end George Kittle has since forced himself to re-live the moments that led to their downfall. Kittle has since done his film on the 31-20 loss to the Chiefs. […]

Whether or not the San Francisco 49ers beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV will not dictate their plans in the offseason. The Niners have their fair share of young talent needing extensions. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the 49ers top-priority in the offseason will be extending third-year tight end George […]

George Kittle is known to be a fiery competitor for the San Francisco 49ers and it’s safe to say he gets it from his father. Kittle’s father, Bruce, penned an epic letter to give Kittle some inspiration before the Super Bowl. “To me, the bigger the stakes, the more stillness you need to really excel […]

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Anthony Hitchens and the defense found a way to contain Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry in the AFC Conference Championship. He understands that tight end George Kittle will offer up a similar challenge in Super Bowl LIV. The Chiefs managed to keep Henry from finding his momentum by holding him […]

Super Bowl LIV will feature the NFL’s top tight ends. On one side, George Kittle keeps the San Francisco 49ers’ offense going with his blocking and elite receiving abilities. On the others, Travis Kelce is a top option in one of the NFL’s best attacks in the Kansas City Chiefs. The NFL’s former best, Rob […]

Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe ranks San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle just ahead of Kansas City Chiefs standout Travis Kelce. Sharpe spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Scott Bair about Kittle and Kelce and had a very hard time making his choice, talking about just how close of a call it […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is known as a man with few flaws to contrast with his accomplishments on and off the field. However, it appears there is one that sticks out to tight end George Kittle. Kittle revealed that Garoppolo is not exactly the most communicative person when it comes to texting, via […]

Super Bowl LIV will feature two of the best tight ends in the NFL.  On Friday, Kansas City’s Travis Kelce expressed that he sees similarities with San Francisco’s George Kittle. Per Charles Goldman of Chiefs Wire: “I think we’re both positive guys,” Kelce continued. “We both love to play the game and at the same […]

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle, appearing in Super Bowl LIV against the Kansas City Chiefs this upcoming weekend, admitted to playing with a torn labrum for the past two seasons on Monday. The two-time Pro Bowl tight end told a podcast ahead of the Super Bowl in Miami, Florida, that he injured […]

George Kittle is excited by the fact that he’s making his Super Bowl debut with the San Francisco 49ers. However, he’s also going to be the first person to tell you that there are also things outside of the game that must be taken seriously as well. He did that by inviting the family of […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has led quite the turnaround after punching the team’s ticket to Super Bowl LIV. It appears he had a little help with the knowledge of foresight. One of the many highlights that came during the 49ers win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Conference Championship was […]

As he typically is, George Kittle is hyped up. After winning the NFC Championship to advance to the Super Bowl on Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers tight end got rowdy again. Kittle showed up to the 49ers’ postgame press conference in a t-shirt that is, well, interesting. Instead of the typical t-shirt that said “NFC […]

Let’s call The Rock — Dwayne Johnson — a San Francisco 49ers fan, because he seems to be pretty excited after the Niners’ 37-24 victory over the Green Bay Packers to get them into the Super Bowl. After the win, The Rock took to Twitter to congratulate the 49ers, saying: “It doesn’t matter! Much respect […]

The San Francisco 49ers are set to host the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship as they look to punch their ticket to Super Bowl LIV. Fortunately, it appears tight end George Kittle will be good to go. Kittle had been nursing an ankle injury all week that made him a limited participant in […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a meeting with the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game on Sunday. Now, a lot of people will remember that the 49ers dismantled the Packers in the regular season. However, the postseason is an entirely different animal. San Francisco likely won’t get a cakewalk like they did last […]

The San Francisco 49ers will host the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game and it appears that they’ll have everyone available. After releasing their injury report, San Francisco is healthy ahead of the NFC Championship Game, per Adam Schefter. Injury report for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game: pic.twitter.com/CBs8ikrK0O — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 17, […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle provoked a bit of concern for Niners fans after he missed practice on Wednesday, but he told reporters the absence was merely a precaution. Kittle said his ankle feels “fabulous” ahead of the team’s NFC Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday (via Jelani Scott of […]

There was some concern with the San Francisco 49ers when George Kittle sat out of Wednesday’s practice due to an ankle issue. Despite the concern, Kittle is set to take part in a full practice on Thursday with the 49ers. Earlier in the season, Kittle suffered what was being called a broken ankle against the […]