According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the deal includes an $18.1 million signing bonus which will be paid in three increments over the next year ($3 million by May 9, $8.1 million by Sept. 12 and $7 million to be paid by April 3, 2026).

There is a new highest-paid tight end in the NFL. That title now belongs to George Kittle, who agreed to a mammoth four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers, according to the "Bussin' With The Boys" podcast, CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms.

Avoiding a protracted holdout with tight end George Kittle assures a young 49ers roster won’t be deprived of his example.