San Francisco 49ers establish new record for tight end salaries in NFL by offering George Kittle a whopping $76.4 million contract.
Title rewritten: Kittle Inks Historic Deal, Becomes NFL's Highest-Paid Tight End
Get ready for anticipation as George Kittle signs a record-breaking contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers! This dollar-strewn deal ranks Kittle as the highest-paid tight end in NFL history. With $76.4 million over four years, Kittle's contract shatters the previous record by a significant margin.
On the "Bussin' With The Boys" podcast, Kittle bared the details: a whopping $35 million guaranteed at signing. This agreement binds Kittle with the 49ers till the 2029 season, cementing his legacy as a cherished team member.
The 49ers are clinging tight to the last draft class member from coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch's original draft. Speaking about Kittle, Lynch enthused, "We selected a skinny tight end from Iowa whom we were really excited about...George is an outstanding representation for the 49ers and the organization."
Heading towards the final year of his previous $75 million extension, Kittle will now have a cushioned impact for the Niners, despite a brief absence during the initial days of the offseason program.
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The $19.1 million average annual value of Kittle's extension outpaces the previous record for a tight end by $1 million, surpassed earlier this offseason by Trey McBride's contract with Arizona. The six-figure sum guaranteed upon signing is another record high for a tight end.
After a series of summer contract tussles causing players like Deebo Samuel, Nick Bosa, Brandon Aiyuk, and Trent Williams to miss training camp, the Niners nabbed this deal swiftly with Kittle. The team also has one big extension left: negotiations with quarterback Brock Purdy are still underway, with expectations of a $50+ million payout.
Kittle, a 31-year-old offensive powerhouse, showcases his unparalleled skills as both a receiver and a blocker. Over the course of his eight-season career, Kittle has been anAll-Pro five times, made six Pro Bowls, and has had four seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards – the second most among tight ends. Last season, he bagged 78 catches, 1,106 yards, and eight touchdowns, clinching a second-team All-Pro slot. From his debut in 2017, Kittle has amassed an impressive 7,380 receiving yards, putting him second in the all-time rankings for tight ends.
Extras:
- Versatility at its Best: Kittle excels in various facets of play, including receiving, blocking, and making big plays after catch.
- Representing the Bay Area: Kittle has been a loyal contributor to the local and military communities, embodying the 49ers' spirit of camaraderie and pride.
- George Kittle, now the highest-paid tight end in NFL history, has signed a $76.4 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers, effectively securing his position as a cherished team member until the 2029 season.
- This new deal, with an average annual value of $19.1 million, outpaces the previous record for a tight end by $1 million, surpassed earlier this offseason by Trey McBride's contract with Arizona.
- Following a series of contract tussles that led to the absences of players like Deebo Samuel and Nick Bosa during training camp, the 49ers were quick to negotiate and seal this record-breaking contract with Kittle.
- Kittle's exceptional skills as both a receiver and a blocker have earned him five All-Pro titles, six Pro Bowl selections, and four seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards – the second most among tight ends.
- As he heads into the final year of his previous contract, Kittle's extended stay with the 49ers is expected to have a cushioned impact, even amid a brief absence during the initial days of the offseason program.
