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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy already has a Pro Bowl selection, two NFC title game appearances and a Super Bowl berth under his belt, and the franchise rewarded him with a massive contract extension this offseason as a result.
The San Francisco 49ers underwent some of the most significant roster turnover of any team this offseason but veteran tight end George Kittle understands the expectations for this season change little and remain high for the franchise.
The San Francisco 49ers signed quarterback Brock Purdy to a $265 million extension last month, but not everyone felt Purdy was worth the contract that will now pay him $53 million per year. The 49ers gave Purdy the seventh-largest contract in the league and around the going rate for quarterbacks,
George Kittle has fiercely defended Brock Purdy against critics questioning his $265 million extension, emphasizing Purdy's impressive postseason record and leadership. Kittle highlights Purdy's NFC Championship appearances and Super Bowl run,
George Kittle's four-year, $76.4 million contract extension leapfrogged him to the top of the market at his position, surpassing
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TE George Kittle joins Dan Patrick to discuss Tight End University, Brock Purdy's new five-year, $265 million contract, Christian McCaffrey's wedding, Greg Olsen teasing Travis Kelce about Taylor Swift and more.
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NBC Sports Bay Area on MSNKittle reveals why 49ers stars attended OTAs prior to 2025 seasonSan Francisco veteran tight end George Kittle revealed why 49ers stars attended voluntary OTAs prior to the 2025 NFL season.