How George Kittle’s new contract extension impacts the Ravens

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesEarlier today, TE George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers agreed to a five-year/$75 million contract extension.

Many expected Kittle to eclipse Chargers TE Hunter Henry’s record-setting franchise tag for tight ends at $10.6 million. However, many may not have expected the market to experience a full reset as Kittle’s deal posts $15 million AAV.

One of the few who did expect this was NFL Network’s Mike Silver, who spoke on how Kittle’s camp believed he was far more than just a tight end.

“He is so important as a blocker. We’ve seen metrics where their running game does statistically when he’s in versus when he’s not in. And he’s amazing after the catch. You…