Archives for April 2025

49ers 49ers GM John Lynch commented on the team’s signing of TE George Kittle to a four-year extension on Tuesday. “In 2017, our first year with the 49ers, we selected a skinny tight end from Iowa whom we were really excited about. We had high hopes, but no one knew that he would become the player that he is today,” Lynch said, via the team website. “George’s leadership, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: George Kittle, Grey Zabel, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Niners signed Kittle to a massive contract extension on Tuesday. The San Francisco 49ers signed tight end George Kittle to a record-breaking four-year, $76.1 million extension on Tuesday that includes $40 million guaranteed. Kittle, heading into his age-32 season, is arguably the league’s best tight end and seemingly wanted to be … [Read more...] about Why the George Kittle contract extension shows a change for the 49ers

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images D.J. Humphries appeared in two games for the Kansas City Chiefs last year. Before that, he had been with the Arizona Cardinals since 2015. Now, Humphries lands back in the NFC West. The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran offensive tackle, former first-round pick, and long-time NFC West player D.J. Humphries, per his agency. Humphries … [Read more...] about 49ers sign former 1st-round pick and long-time NFC West offensive tackle