George Kittle, the most prolific tight end in 49ers’ history, has secured a four-year extension ahead of his ninth season.

The 49ers and George Kittle put an end to a week of simmering contract drama and inked a record-breaking four-year extension.

There is a new highest-paid tight end in the NFL. That title now belongs to George Kittle, who agreed to a mammoth four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers, according to the "Bussin' With The Boys" podcast, CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms.