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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 draft.
The 49ers have extended tight end George Kittle on a four-year deal worth $76.4 million. It includes $40 million total guaranteed, including $35 million at signing.
Oddly enough, the deal was announced by Bussin' With The Boys.
Kittle wanted to become the highest-paid tight end in the NFL with his extension. He did just that, barely surpassing Trey McBride's $76 million contract from the beginning of April.
The extension is well deserved by Kittle. He had an incredible 2024 season, hauling in 78 receptions for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns. It was his best season since his breakout year in 2018.
The 49ers and Kittle were reportedly “far apart” in their negotiations as recently as last week. Thankfully, they were able to get a deal done.
Kittle will turn 32 during the 2025 NFL season. He is now set up to finish his professional career in San Francisco.
Will the 49ers extend QB Brock Purdy after re-signing George Kittle?
Now that Kittle has been extended, is Brock Purdy next in line?
ESPN's Nick Wagoner believes that the 49ers and Purdy may be close to getting a deal done.
Wagoner pointed to a recent comment by 49ers GM John Lynch as evidence of his theory.
“But it seems, at least for now, that a resolution might be coming relatively soon,” Wagoner said on Monday. “Niners general manager John Lynch generally prefers not to give incremental updates during contract negotiations, which is why it was notable when he said last week that there have been “substantive talks” and that things are “going in a good direction.”
San Francisco has already started their spring workouts and Purdy was in full attendance. These workouts are voluntary, so Purdy could have easily sat them out while his extension is finalized.
Whenever Purdy does sign his contract extension, he will be getting a massive pay increase.
Purdy was famously “Mr. Irrelevant” from the 2022 NFL Draft and has been earning a Mr. Irrelevant wage ever since.
Purdy has a $5.35 million cap hit in 2025 before his presumed extension comes into play.
Hopefully the 49ers and Purdy can get a deal done quickly so that this story does not drag into the summer.
