The San Francisco 49ers checked off a major offseason to-do last week when they signed superstar tight end George Kittle to a massive contract worth $76.4 million, locking the six-time Pro-Bowler up for years to come while making him the highest-paid TE in the NFL.

During the 2024 NFL season, Kittle continued playing at a very high level. He appeared in 15 games, catching 78 passes for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns. Even at 31 years old, he's still one of the best tight ends in the league.

The San Francisco 49ers signed tight end Luke Farrell during free agency and brought back Ross Dwelley after the 2025 NFL Draft concluded. But their biggest investment came when they extended one of the best players on the roster.