Avoiding a protracted holdout with tight end George Kittle assures a young 49ers roster won’t be deprived of his example.

George Kittle looks set to be granted his wish to retire as a San Francisco 49er. “My goal is to wear the red and gold my entire career,” he told ESPN on January 5. Four months later, ...

George Kittle's new $76 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers is only going to make things harder for other tight ends ...