'Your source is incorrect': 49ers' Kittle refutes report about absence

George Kittle of the 49ers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium on Oct. 27, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif.San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle took to social media to refute reports that he’s skipping voluntary workouts because of a contract dispute.

Kittle was not in Santa Clara on Tuesday for the first day of the 49ers’ offseason slate. It was not surprising, particularly after a report Monday from the Athletic’s Mike Silver framed the impending absence as contract-related.

“Kittle, heading into the final year of a five-year, $75-million deal, is much more of a longshot, as he and the 49ers remain far apart in discussions about a new…