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The San Francisco 49ers and George Kittle agreed to a four-year contract extension that would make him the highest salary in NFL history.
Kittle, 31, announced the deal on Tuesday on his "With the Boy" podcast with Boys.
Kittle's four-year contract extension is worth $76.4 million, guaranteeing $35 million and running for the 2029 season.
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George Kittle #85 The San Francisco 49ers responded to an NFL football game in Santa Clara, California on October 1, 2023 before the NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
The six-time career Bowler's $19.1 million annually is the highest annual average value in NFL history. The $35 million that Kittle guaranteed in signing is the toughest game in NFL history.
Kittle’s average annual price is $19.1 million, higher than the Arizona Cardinals’ average annual profit of $19 million, who signed earlier in the offseason.
Kittle will sign a final year of a five-year, $75 million contract in 2020. He didn't show up a few days before the team's voluntary offseason plan while waiting for a new deal.
Former NFL star says
George Kittle (85) of the San Francisco 49ers reacted after a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, October 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The two All-Pro last season was an important part of the 49ers offense as he scored 78 passes in 15 games for a total of 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns. Throughout his eight-year career, Kittel has been a great all-around finale and has become the leader of the 49ers locker room.
"In 2017, our first year with the 49ers, we chose a skinny tights from Iowa and we were really excited. We had high expectations, but no one knew he would be the player he is today."
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The San Francisco 49ers played against the Dallas Cowboys at the Levi's Stadium in the second quarter. (Kelley L Cox-Imagn image)
"George's leadership, passion for the game, passion for teammates and loyalty are truly unique and special. He is an outstanding representative of the 49ers in the field and an outstanding representative of the organization's investments in both the local and military community. He has great pride in his role and the best efforts in his work."
With Kittle expanding, Lynch has another major box to check out this offseason: quarterback Brock Purdy's contract extension. Purdy's potential contract extension may exceed $50 million per year.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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