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NFL rumors: George Kittle, 49ers have 'significant disconnect' on contract

Much to Trent Taylor's dismay, the 49ers and George Kittle remain very far apart when it comes to the start tight end's new contract.

Kittle, who is set to earn $2.133 million this season, wants to be paid like a top wide receiver or offensive tackle, two positions which make significantly more than tight ends. But NFL Media's Mike Silver reported Friday that there still is a "significant disconnect" between the 49ers and Kittle.

There's a disconnect between @gkittle46 and the @49ers and if that doesn't change soon, I wonder whether he might consider an extreme measure.