One of the things that the San Francisco 49ers went into this offseason knowing they needed to do was extend their superstar tight end.
And on Tuesday, they did exactly that.
George Kittle is a fan-favorite in San Francisco, and now he will be seating with the team through 2029, as he signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension with the Niners.
To celebrate, Kittle’s wife, Claire, took to social media to congratulate her husband on the achievement of becoming the highest-paid tight end in the NFL.
“Beyond proud of you @gkittle,” Claire wrote on Instagram, accompanied by a few photos of the two of them. “You’ve manifested this.”
Claire has always been Kittle’s No. 1 supporter, and that was shown in the Netflix series “Receiver”, which gave fans a but of a look behind the scenes of the superstar tight end’s day-to-day life.
Kittle is one of the best players in the history of the franchise, and is close to moving up in the record books in 2025. He is third all-time in receiving yards in Niners’ history, and is 1,192 yards behind Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens.
While it is unlikely Kittle will climb to No. 1, as that spot belongs to Jerry Rice, he can get as high as he possibly can until his contract expires in 2029. It is then likely that he will retire, and he will end his career as one of the best players in the history of one of the NFL’s most storied franchises.