Russini added that while some teams inquired about trading for Kittle, the 49ers are not expected to move him. Kittle, 31, last signed an extension with the Niners in 2020 when he inked a five-year, $75 million deal.

NFL reporter Dianna Russini is standing by her reporting about George Kittle's contract dispute with the San Francisco 49ers, despite the All-Pro tight end publicly refuting what she's said. Kittle and the Niners are currently negotiating a new deal for the 31-year-old as he's entering the final year of his contract.