{"id":37385,"date":"2025-02-27T12:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T12:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=37385"},"modified":"2025-02-27T12:00:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T12:00:53","slug":"49ers-reveal-plan-for-george-kittles-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=37385","title":{"rendered":"49ers Reveal Plan for George Kittle&#8217;s Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<div>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/George-Kittle-e1735576798853.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/George-Kittle-e1735576798853.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/George-Kittle-e1735576798853.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/George-Kittle-e1735576798853.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"49ers Reveal Plan for George Kittle's Future\" width=\"780\" height=\"440\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>San Francisco 49ers&#8217; tight end George Kittle warms up prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle continues to cement his legacy within the franchise. During an appearance on Up and Adams at Super Bowl 59\u2019s Radio Row in New Orleans, Kittle reflected on his journey, acknowledging his rise to third on the franchise\u2019s all-time receiving yards list. With 7,380 career yards, he is within striking distance of surpassing Terrell Owens (8,572) for second place, needing just 1,193 more yards in the 2025 season.<\/p>\n<p>Kittle expressed gratitude for his time with the team, stating, \u201cA couple of things. One, the 49ers organization is full of history and amazing football players. The fact that I can be here for eight years, going into year nine and hopefully the rest of my career, means a lot. It means I\u2019m part of a historic franchise that wins a lot of football games and plays high-level football.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His consistent production, including surpassing 1,000 receiving yards for the fourth time in his career last season, has solidified his reputation as one of the league\u2019s top tight ends.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Contract Extension Talks with George Kittle<\/h2>\n<p>George Kittle\u2019s future with the team remains a topic of discussion, with both sides expressing a desire for him to remain a 49er for life. When asked about contract negotiations, Kittle revealed that discussions have taken place but noted the decision is out of his hands. \u201cWaiting on them. I think there\u2019s been talking,\u201d he said. Pressed on why a deal has not been finalized, he responded, \u201cI have no idea. I just work here. My agent handles that stuff.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>49ers general manager John Lynch confirmed the team\u2019s commitment to keeping Kittle in San Francisco.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve already talked about it,\u201d Lynch stated. \u201cWe want George to retire a Niner. He\u2019s one of those guys. He\u2019s a Niner through and through. And so, we want that to become a reality.\u201d However, Lynch emphasized that timing is a key factor. \u201cI think the only thing on that is timing, and that\u2019s no different from what I\u2019ve told George and his agent. So, [there are] some other things that we\u2019re focused on, and George is certainly there. But I think that\u2019s something we want to all see become a reality, including George.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>49ers\u2019 Offseason Priorities<\/h2>\n<p>While both sides have expressed mutual interest, Kittle\u2019s extension is not the team\u2019s immediate focus. The 49ers are currently prioritizing contract negotiations with quarterback Brock Purdy, who has emerged as their franchise signal-caller. Additionally, the front office is evaluating potential trade or release options for wide receiver Deebo Samuel.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the uncertainty surrounding his extension, Kittle remains focused on performing at an elite level. He was Pro Football Focus\u2019 highest-graded tight end of the 2024 season, earning a 92.1 offensive grade\u2014his highest since 2019. His consistent excellence on the field, coupled with his leadership and commitment to the team, makes him a crucial piece of the 49ers\u2019 future.<\/p>\n<p>When asked if the 49ers hope to resolve Kittle\u2019s contract situation this offseason, John Lynch hesitated to make a firm commitment but reiterated, \u201cHe has interest, we have interest.\u201d While the timing remains uncertain, both Kittle and the 49ers appear determined to ensure he remains in the Bay Area for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>Sterling Bennett is a Heavy.com contributor covering the NFL. He has half a decade of experience as a sports broadcaster at 95.7 The Game covering the San Francisco 49ers as part of the weekly &#8220;Overtime&#8221; show, where he covered Super Bowl 58. Bennett was the Golden State Warriors Network Coordinator from 2020-2024, where he was responsible for all gameday radio broadcasts, including the 2022 NBA Finals. 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