NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Tuesday that Kittle and the 49ers agreed to terms on a four-year, $76.4 million extension that will make him the league's highest-paid tight end. The 49ers entered the day with $39.4 million in cap space, not accounting for any potential changes to Kittle's cap number with his new contract.

The $76 million deal heading George Kittle's way is an important line in the sand for the San Francisco 49ers.

After selecting 11 rookies this past weekend in the 2025 NFL draft, the 49ers are now adding some veteran offensive line depth in front of quarterback Brock Purdy. According to his agency, AMDG Sports,