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The 49ers of San Francisco and George Kittle agreed with a four -year contract extension which will make him the tight end best paid in the history of the NFL.
Kittle, 31, announced Tuesday the podcast agreement “Bussin ‘with the boys”.
The extension of the four -year Kittle contract is 76.4 million dollars with 35 million dollars guaranteed and takes place during the 2029 season.
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George Kittle # 85 of San Francisco 49ers reacts while he took the field before an NFL football match between the 49ers of San Francisco and the Arizona Cardinals in Levi’s Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Michael Owens / Getty Images)
The $ 19.1 million per year of the six-time pro-bowler is the highest annual average value for a tight end in the history of the NFL. The $ 35 million kittle guaranteed at the signature are the most in the history of the NFL for a tight end.
The average annual value of $ 19.1 million in the kit is a hair above the average annual value of $ 19 million in Arizona Cardinals of Arizona on the contract it signed earlier during the offseason.
Kittle was to conclude the last year of a $ 75 million contract over five years which he signed in 2020. He did not appear for the first days of the team of voluntary off -season of the team pending a new agreement.
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George Kitle (85) by San Francisco 49ers reacts after a touch against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, October 10, 2024, in Seattle. (Photo / Lindsey Wasson)
The double All-Pro was a large part of the offensive for the 49ers last season, while it captured 78 assists for 1,106 yards and eight affected in 15 games. Throughout his eight -year career, Kittle was an excellent versatile tight end and became a leader in the changing rooms of the 49ers.
“In 2017, our first year with the 49ers, we selected a lean tight end of the Iowa which was really excited to us. We had great hopes, but no one knew that he would become the player he is today,” said 49ers general, John Lynch, in a statement.
San Francisco 49ers the tight winger George Kittle (85) carries the ball against the Dallas cowboys during the second quarter at the Levi’s stadium. (Images Kelley L Cox-Imagn)
“George’s leadership, enthusiasm for the game, for his teammates, and the faithful are really unique and special. It is an exceptional representation for the 49ers in the field and is an exceptional representative for the organization outside the field with his investment in local and military communities. He has a great sense of pride in his role and has put in the best end of the NFL.”
With the extension of Kittle now finished, Lynch has another main box to check this off -season: the extension of the quarter Brock Purdy contract. The potential extension of the Purdy contract could exceed more than $ 50 million per year.
