George Kittle

The deal is worth "up to" $20.3 million and reportedly includes $11 million guaranteed. That's a nice haul for a pure blocker. The 49ers obviously felt compelled to pony up at a position where they had frighteningly little depth behind an aging George Kittle. With 36 catches in four years, Farrell isn't going to slide into fantasy relevance if/when Kittle goes down in 2025, but he could see heavy snaps in a 49ers offense that greatly values plus-blocking "skill players."

As the 49ers look to continue George Kittle‘s tenure with the team, another tight end investment is being made. Luke Farrell has agreed to a three-year contract with San Francisco, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Farrell will earn $11MM guaranteed, per Rapoport. The pact has a maximum value of $20.25MM. The 27-year-old has cashed in considerably after […]

The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports that the 49ers will get back a fifth round pick in the deal. Quarterback Jayden Daniels led the team to the postseason in his rookie year, doing so with an all-new coaching staff to boot. The team now adds a veteran "Queen chess piece" in Samuel, a player that is capable of adding numerous layers to an offense already one of the more dynamic units in the league. The addition of Samuel is likely to generate more one-on-one matchups for Terry McLaurin on the perimeter, boosting the fantasy expectations of both players in the process. Brandon Aiyuk has also been rumored to be a potential trade candidate out of San Francisco this offseason, but he would stand to benefit should he remain in the bay area. As too would veteran tight end George Kittle, the latter of whom has held drastic splits with Samuel on and off the field the previous three seasons.

This was already shaping up to be an eventful offseason in San Francisco with an extension looming for Brock Purdy and GM John Lynch acknowledging that Deebo Samuel will be on the move. Now Aiyuk, who signed a $120 million extension last offseason, could also be out the door. It's already been reported that the 26-year-old wide receiver's availability is uncertain for the start of the season after tearing his MCL and ACL last October. There are scenarios where the 49ers enter 2025 with Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall as their top two receivers. If that's the case, George Kittle's ADP will skyrocket.

Penn State tight end Tyler Warren discussed the possibility of being drafted to the San Francisco 49ers and potentially learning from George Kittle.