Here is everything to know about the contract extension that will keep Kittle happy and in the Bay Area long-term.

George Kittle is staying in San Francisco for the foreseeable future. The 49ers locked down the veteran All-Pro tight end with a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension that includes $40 million guaranteed.

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.