The San Francisco 49ers signed tight end George Kittle to a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension, a source familiar with the agreement told UPI on Tuesday.

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle has inked his long-awaited contract extension with the team. George Kittle is ending April as a very happy man. Early Tuesday morning, it was announced that Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a blockbuster contract extension.

TE George Kittle secures his future with the San Francisco 49ers, signing a four-year extension and remaining a key piece of the team’s offense for years to come.