Kittle is now behind only Kansas City's Travis Kelce ($17.1 million) and Minnesota's T.J. Hockenson ($16.5 million). Given that, along with the 49ers being financially incentivized to get a deal ...

who shares an Alma Mater with a handful of successful current and former tight ends like Sam LaPorta, T.J. Hockenson, Noah Fant, Dallas Clark, and yes, George Kittle.

As the San Francisco 49ers went their separate ways for the bye week in late October, quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George ... and T.J. Hockenson ($16.5 million) surpassing Kittle in ...

Injuries have taken their toll on the group, especially at the tight end position, with George Kittle and TJ Hockenson out, ...

Last month, Kittle shared that he was still waiting on the 49ers, but admitted "there's been talking.""I think we're mildly on the same page," he added. Pro Football Focus (PFF) contributor ...