With the San Francisco 49ers reporting for training camp on July 26, we’re taking a look at players that’ll be fighting to make the final 53-man roster in 2019. John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan, in their third year, have built a team that features the most competition since the pair took over in 2017. Today, we’re breaking down a veteran tight end that was added to the competition this offseason.
George Kittle is the only roster lock among the 49ers’ group of six tight ends. The Pro Bowl starter authored a record-breaking 2019, setting the single-season record with 1,377 receiving yards.