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49ers' George Kittle: 'Fun' to See Travis Kelce, Tight Ends Get Big Contracts

One of the latest NFL trends comes down to finding a dynamic tight end, signing them for as much money as possible and enjoying the results.

Step one of that process is proving incredibly tough, making step two even more important.

George Kittle, Travis Kelce, Austin Hooper and Blake Jarwin have already signed for a combined $196.25 million since February with Kittle's five-year, $75 million deal setting a tight end record.

As more money gets poured into his position, Kittle is thrilled to see his counterparts start cashing bigger checks.

"I think overall tight ends are occasionally forgot about or not advertised enough," Kittle told reporters Saturday.