GM John Lynch said Monday that Kittle is recovering from an offseason procedure intended to address a core muscle injury, and that the tight end is on track to be fully cleared by training camp, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Kittle also recently restructured his contract, a move that freed up roughly $10 million in cap space for the 49ers, likely by converting a portion of his base salary for 2024 into a bonus. Across 16 regular-season games last year, the two-time All-Pro secured 65 of 90 targets for 1,020 yards and six scores. Recovery from core muscle surgery shouldn't impede Kittle's ability to participate in on-field reps this offseason, though even if he did sit out a portion of training camp, it wouldn't impact the veteran tight end's status as one of the top fantasy options amid a sparse positional landscape.
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GM John Lynch said Monday that Kittle is recovering from an offseason procedure intended to address a core muscle injury, and that the tight end is on track to be fully cleared by training camp, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Kittle also recently restructured his contract, a move that freed up roughly $10 million in cap space for the 49ers, likely by converting a portion of his base salary for 2024 into a bonus. Across 16 regular-season games last year, the two-time All-Pro secured 65 of 90 targets for 1,020 yards and six scores. Recovery from core muscle surgery shouldn't impede Kittle's ability to participate in on-field reps this offseason, though even if he did sit out a portion of training camp, it wouldn't impact the veteran tight end's status as one of the top fantasy options amid a sparse positional landscape.
Kittle and the 49ers have reached agreement on a restructured contract, Field Yates of ESPN reports. This likely has no impact on Kittle's standing or future; it's probably just converting his base salary into bonus money and/or adding void years to clear up 2024 cap space. The 49ers have been tight up against the cap for a few seasons now, consistently in win-now mode with a star-studded roster that includes Kittle, Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk as playmakers on offense. An extension for Aiyuk could be on the docket this offseason, as he's scheduled to play out 2024 under the fifth-year option on his rookie contract. Kittle, meanwhile, has two years left on his deal.
Kittle set the tone for the second half with a 66-yard touchdown catch in the first minute after halftime to give the 49ers a 20-3 lead. The standout tight end has 265 receiving yards across the two games sandwiching San Francisco's Week 9 bye. Kittle will look to stay hot in Week 11 against the Buccaneers.
The prolific tight end led the 49ers in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon, with all his figures also qualifying as season highs. Kittle has an abundant 18 targets over the last pair of contests, and his performance Sunday offered a vivid reminder of the upside he possesses when he's freed up to operate more as a receiver than blocker. Kittle and the 49ers return to action in a Week 10 road matchup against the Jaguars following a Week 9 bye.
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2
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3
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4
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2
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0
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4
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2
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1/28
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W 34-31
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2
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3
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27
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13.5
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0
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28
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14
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1/20
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W 24-21
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4
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7
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81
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20.3
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1
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32
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40
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12/31
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W 27-10
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3
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4
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29
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9.7
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0
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18
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5
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12/25
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L 19-33
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7
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10
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126
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18
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0
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58
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64
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12/17
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W 45-29
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2
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4
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54
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27
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0
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35
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25
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12/10
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W 28-16
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3
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5
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76
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25.3
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1
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44
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35
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12/3
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W 42-19
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4
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6
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68
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17
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0
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32
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48
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