During the 2024 NFL season, Kittle continued playing at a very high level. He appeared in 15 games, catching 78 passes for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns. Even at 31 years old, he's still one of the best tight ends in the league.

Attention presumably shifts to Brock Purdy, who is projected to make somewhere in the range of $53 million per year after signing a new contract. If the 49ers can lock up both of these crucial offensive pieces, the headlines can once again center around the football product.

The San Francisco 49ers signed tight end Luke Farrell during free agency and brought back Ross Dwelley after the 2025 NFL Draft concluded. But their biggest investment came when they extended one of the best players on the roster.