San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is entering the final year of his current contract, and speculation about his future has been rampant. Many expect the team to work on extending their valuable All-Pro, potentially lowering his $22 million salary-cap hit set for 2025.
Kittle joined Kay Adams in New Orleans on Thursday, ahead of Super Bowl LIX, and was asked about the current status of contract talks with the team.
"Waiting on them," Kittle responded.
When asked if that meant there hadn't been discussions yet, Kittle clarified, "No, I think there's been talking. I think we're mildly on the same page."
What's causing the delay?
"I have no idea," Kittle shared. "I just work here. My agent does that stuff."
Kittle has made it clear that he wants to stay with the 49ers long-term, and there's a mutual desire to secure the tight end for the foreseeable future.
"I want to be a Niner for my entire career," Kittle said in January after the season. "I love wearing the red and gold. And whatever the front office wants to do, I'm all ears."
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