Few players have endeared themselves to 49ers Faithful the way George Kittle has.
Over his eight-year career, the veteran tight end has amassed 538 receptions, 7,380 receiving yards and 45 touchdowns across 113 games (105 starts). His accolades include six Pro Bowl selections and two First-Team All-Pro honors (2019, 2023), solidifying his status as both a cornerstone of the 49ers’ offense and one of the best TEs in the league.
Now 31, Kittle is entering the final year of the five-year, $75 million extension he signed back in 2020. His 2025 cap hit stands at a hefty $22 million, and the contract includes three void years that would result in $13.6 million in dead money in 2026 if not addressed.
Kittle, who has expressed a desire to play with the Niners his entire career, would like a new deal and has yet to get one. When the 49ers kicked off their offseason program on April 22, he chose to holdout — and reports emerging on the situation aren’t on the positive side.
