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The most prized addition to the San Francisco 49ers defense wasn’t a free agent defender. It’s Robert Saleh coming back as defensive coordinator. Which got George Kittle warning the league of “violence” ahead of 2025. The All-Pro tight end spoke to The Rich Eisen Show Wednesday to warn opposing offenses what’s coming. “Violence is coming […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and tight end George Kittle have been through a lot together. The former joined the franchise in 2017, and the latter was drafted a couple months later. They weathered some rough beginnings, as the team went just 10-22 during their first two years in the Bay Area. Eventually, […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle recently teased Brock Purdy over his massive contract extension. The franchise has locked up its quarterback for the foreseeable future, and now the pressure is on. After making the Super Bowl two seasons ago, San Francisco went through a very trying 2024 campaign. But the energy during mandatory […]

Star tight end George Kittle has played in the NFL since the San Francisco 49ers drafted him in 2017, but there is one thing that continues to frustrate him as a veteran. Kittle was a rookie once, knowing what it’s like to earn his stripes and learn from the veterans who had starting positions. What […]

After the San Francisco 49ers signed Brock Purdy to a sizable contract extension, it came off of other deals like tight end George Kittle and linebacker Fred Warner. With the 49ers looking to improve after the failures of last season, Warner spoke about the team and their willingness to lock up the stars that helped […]

The San Francisco 49ers have made several moves to guarantee their future this offseason. San Francisco has extended some of its most important players this offseason, including a $76.4 million contract for George Kittle. He explained one big change he’s seen in his quarterback. 49ers tight end George Kittle spoke about the changes he’s seen […]

The San Francisco 49ers saw the writing on the wall and let a number of key players leave the team this offseason in free agency. The exodus was necessary to free up space to sign quarterback Brock Purdy to a five-year, $265 million extension. The team also locked up tight end George Kittle on a […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ roster took a serious hit this offseason as the team faced the grim reality of needing to pay Brock Purdy starting quarterback-caliber money. The 49ers addressed their depleted defense in the draft but with Deebo Samuel being traded to the Commanders and Brandon Aiyuk recovering from knee surgery the team is […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been in contract talks with quarterback Brock Purdy all offseason long. A deal has yet to be reached despite the fact that Purdy has been participating in voluntary workouts with the club. With a new contract hanging in the balance, NFL insider Ian Rapoport stirred the pot with the latest […]

The San Francisco 49ers made many roster sacrifices this offseason as they financially prepare themselves to sign quarterback Brock Purdy to a huge contract extension. Though, the former Mr. Irrelevant is not the only offensive talent they are prioritizing. The organization reaffirmed its commitment to All-Pro George Kittle, making him the highest-paid tight end in […]

Throughout his eight-year run as a head coach, Kyle Shanahan has been known to favor his veterans. With George Kittle finally inking an extension, the San Francisco 49ers re-added his former backup, Ross Dwelley, to their tight end room. The 49ers welcomed Dwelley back to the team on a one-year deal, according to Adam Schefter. […]

The San Francisco 49ers let George Kittle know how much the franchise values him by signing the veteran tight end to a massive four-year, $76.4 million contract extension. Kittle’s new deal will keep him in the Niners fold through the 2019 NFL campaign, and signifies a bigger chance of him finishing his pro career with […]

After San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle signed a record-breaking contract, it was only a matter of time. For President of Football Operations and General Manager John Lynch, it was a matter of time. Since they drafted the Iowa football tight end, he’s been among the best in the league at his position. As […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in the midst of retooling their roster. San Francisco added a ton of talent during the 2025 NFL Draft and is now working on extensions for a few start players, including QB Brock Purdy. The 49ers locked up one of their franchise players just days after the conclusion of the […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ strategy for the 2025 NFL draft was up in the air after the team lost a number of key contributors in free agency this offseason. But with 11 picks in the draft, San Francisco had an opportunity to restock the roster with talent. And the 49ers opted to add Indiana quarterback […]

Just days after Trey McBride became the highest-paid tight end in the NFL with a new contract extension, the immediate fallout is already impacting George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers. The Athletic NFL insider Dianna Russini reported on a potential holdout from Kittle, which the tight end rejected, but she has since doubled down […]

There’s been some buzz that George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers are in the middle of contract negotiations. The franchise recently held its first session of voluntary workouts this offseason, and the star tight end was a no-show. For that reason, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported that it was a sign that Kittle […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in an awkward position as a franchise. San Francisco only won six games in 2024 and finished last in the NFC West. They also made some roster purges to start the offseason, getting rid of expensive older players. At the same time, franchise superstars like Brock Purdy and George Kittle […]

It’s been a wild offseason for the San Francisco 49ers as the club lost 11 starters through free agency and trade. With the club seemingly making vast changes to the roster, there’s speculation that the front office wants to get a new contract extension finalized for tight end George Kittle. However, it sounds like the […]

George Kittle might be enjoying his NFL offseason, but the San Francisco 49ers tight end is still grabbing headlines—this time for stealing the show at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. Always ready for the spotlight, Kittle brought his signature energy and larger-than-life personality to WWE’s biggest event, reminding everyone why he remains one of the […]

The San Francisco 49ers face one of their biggest drafts yet in the era of John Lynch. The general manager must use this 2025 NFL Draft class to reignite enthusiasm following a stumbling 6-11 mark. Lynch has won over the 49ers Faithful before during this time of year. George Kittle rose as a fifth round […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a roster to remodel come April in the NFL Draft. Injuries and age ravaged the 49ers, leading to their disappointing 6-11 finish. General manager John Lynch has multiple areas to address. Lynch and the 49ers are noticing past dominating spots getting older. All-Pro tight end George Kittle is up in […]

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle and veteran fullback Kyle Juszczyk are close friends, but they are no longer going to be playing on the same team, as the 49ers have decided to make Juszczyk an NFL free agency casualty. San Francisco cut Juszczyk, leaving him now looking for a new team to […]

The San Francisco 49ers have watched stout tight end play out of George Kittle. But even “The People’s Tight End” needs help. He’s getting it through a former Jacksonville Jaguars TE via NFL free agency. The NFC West franchise is adding Luke Farrell on a three-year deal, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter Monday. This […]

When rising comic Shane Gillis hosted SNL, there were two San Fransisco 49ers stars, George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey, there. The legendary tight end took to Instagram to share a collage of photos from his experience. He got to go backstage of SNL, taking pictures on the iconic Studio 8H set. The first photo is […]

So who becomes the next “wide back” for the San Francisco 49ers? Deebo Samuel bequeaths that role, after the Washington Commanders pulled off the blockbuster trade on Saturday evening. General manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan now must look ahead to fill Samuel’s absence, as they gain a fifth rounder in return. A […]

Even if the San Francisco 49ers and George Kittle don’t come to a contract agreement, it’s something that general manager John Lynch isn’t worried about. Despite the 49ers having two options to replace Kittle in the 2025 NFL Draft, it’s clear that both sides want to have one another back. While Kittle mentioned that the […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is only 31 years old and coming off a second consecutive season in which he had over 1,000 receiving yards, but it may soon be time for the Niners to begin thinking about finding his successor. It’s not as if Kittle fallen off a cliff or even showing clear […]

The San Francisco 49ers will eventually deal away disgruntled star Deebo Samuel once the offseason gains steam. The wide receiver has struggled to recapture his 2021 All-Pro form, plus has shared transparent talks with the Niners about parting ways. His pending departure prompted George Kittle to finally break his silence about Samuel’s situation. Is “The […]

While retirement rumors are swirling around Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce, the same issues don’t surround the San Francisco 49ers own stud tight end, George Kittle. Fresh off another strong 2024 campaign, Kittle is angling for a new deal with San Fran, and he ended revealing the only two things that will […]

The San Francisco 49ers were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL in 2024, especially compared to their expectations. San Francisco had hopes of getting back to the Super Bowl. Instead, they only won six games and finished last in the NFC West. Now the 49ers must figure out how to fix what […]

On Monday, George Kittle got to live his childhood dream by getting into a WWE ring with his favorite luchador, Penta, for a special moment on Main Event. Now granted, Kittle has been a peripheral member of the WWE Universe for some time now, as he’s appeared in the crowd for the promotion numerous times, […]

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle took a break from his offseason to make a surprise appearance on WWE’s Monday Night Raw following Super Bowl LIX. Known for his larger-than-life personality both on and off the field, Kittle has been a longtime fan of professional wrestling, and his visit to the WWE event […]

The 2024 campaign did not go the San Francisco 49ers way, with star tight end George Kittle being one of their only players who managed to consistently produce for the team throughout the year. On Wednesday, he earned an award from the NFL that doesn’t highlight his play on the field, but rather the contributions […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ season might have ended in a manner that they weren’t hoping for. The team dealt with injuries and other spots of bother throughout the season, and didn’t even make it back to the postseason. Star tight end George Kittle is also disappointed in this past season’s results, but he still found […]

The San Francisco 49ers massively disappointed this season, finishing with a 6-11 due to several factors, including injuries, and that prompted defensive end Nick Bosa to say that “it’s hard to look guys in the faces as the leader on the team.” Tight end George Kittle was asked about those comments, and he said he […]

Following a disappointing season for the San Francisco 49ers, tight end George Kittle had nothing but encouraging words for the team’s young quarterback Brock Purdy, per David Lombardi on X. “George Kittle: ‘I think Brock took a huge step forward as a leader this year. I really do,’ ” Lombardi wrote. Although it didn’t result […]

The San Francisco 49ers horrific 2024 campaign continued in Week 17, as they suffered a hard-fought 40-34 loss at the hands of the Detroit Lions on “Monday Night Football.” It was another tough game for kicker Jake Moody, and after the game, star tight end George Kittle came to his defense. In a game where […]

As the NFL season nears its final stretch, the fantasy football playoffs are reaching their most critical point. Of course, every decision counts more than ever. For many managers, tight ends represent a key yet often underappreciated position in their quest for a championship. A standout performance from the right tight end can be a […]