IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 28: Tight end George Kittle and quarterback C.J. Beathard of the San Francisco 49ers take photos on the field during the match-up between their alma mater Iowa Hawkeyes and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
As George Kittle approaches the final year of his four-year rookie contract, Kittle is scheduled to earn just 2.13 million dollars despite being one of the most productive tight ends in the NFL over the last three years.
When the NFL makes its long-awaited return, the 49ers will begin their redemption tour after a disappointing loss in the Super Bowl.