49ers tight end George Kittle knows about negotiating with the 49ers front office. Just two offseasons ago he was eligible for an extension and earned one that made him the highest-paid tight end in league history. Now his teammate Deebo Samuel is working through the ebbs and flows of a contract negotiation, but threw a wrench into the mix when he requested a trade a week before the draft.
There are reported factors at play beyond money for Samuel which complicate his long-term extension, but Kittle is still optimistic the All-Pro wide receiver will suit up in red and gold next year.
In an episode of Bussin With the Boys, a podcast with Titans offensive lineman Taylor Lewan and linebacker Will Compton, Kittle talked about the Samuel extension. He made it clear he has no inside knowledge on the negotiations and hasn’t talked to Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch or Samuel.
