As earlier reports suggested, the San Francisco 49ers will not have veteran tight end George Kittle at their voluntary conditioning workouts this week. With the Niners and Kittle engaged in ongoing negotiations for a contract extension, there is an extra microscope on Kittle’s decision, especially in contrast to Brock Purdy opting to attend amidst his own negotiation.
49ers general manager John Lynch spoke with reporters on Tuesday and was asked about negotiations with Kittle. While The Athletic’s Mike Silver reported that the Niners and Kittle were not close to an agreement, Lynch’s comments gave no cause for alarm.