George Kittle signs record $76.4M extension with 49ers

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history. The deal includes $35 million guaranteed and keeps Kittle under contract through the 2029 season. Kittle, who joined the 49ers as a fifth-round pick in 2017, has become a key leader both on and off the field, holding franchise records for receptions and receiving yards by a tight end. In the 2024 season, he surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the fourth time in his career and is one of only five tight ends in NFL history with four or more 1,000-yard seasons. The extension was confirmed by Kittle on a podcast and represents the largest average annual value and guaranteed money for a tight end to date. 49ers executives praised Kittle's leadership, community involvement, and consistent high-level performance.