Responding to the recent reports that George Kaitital was absent from voluntary San Francisco 49ers exercises due to an issue with his current contract, the six -time pro boule was posted at a tight end, “your source is wrong” on Wednesday.
Recent reports including athletic on Wednesday indicated that Kittle has sought a new contract to become the most paid tight end in NFL. Kittle is entering the final year of five years, he signed a $ 75 million deal in 2020 and is reportedly $ 22 million salary cap figure.
While his current deal made him the highest-blessing tight end when he signed it, its $ 15 million AAV is now the fourth highest in position, according to overtakep. Erizona Cardinals’ tray McBrid has been the most paid, which has signed a four -year, $ 76 million deal earlier this month.
Athletic reported that, according to a league source, the offer to expand the niners thus has been denied so far. The report states that no trade requests have been made, but other teams are monitoring the situation.
The 31-year-old, Kaitet was a Pro Bowl selection and was named a second-Team All-Pro last year when he caught 78 passes for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns. This was the second highest achieving yard that he posted in a season in his eight -year career. In the last four sessions, his 31 touchdowns are the most tied between tight loops, as well as with Mark Andrews of Baltimor Revenne.
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