The San Francisco 49ers announced a contract extension has been reached with George Kittle, keeping the tight end in the Bay Area through the 2029 season.

Kittle is a year older (31) than Goedert (30), yet received a new extension that keeps him tied to the 49ers for essentially the duration of his career. That isn't likely to happen in Philadelphia for Goedert as he's entering the final year of his deal.

The 49ers' internal culture, even above the talent, has to be so strong, after all.