San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle took to social media to refute reports that his absence from voluntary workouts was contract-related.

George Kittle took to social media Wednesday to refute a report that suggested he is looking to become the NFL’s highest-paid tight end amid ongoing extension talks with the San Francisco 49ers. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini,

Responding to recent reports that George Kittle has been absent from voluntary San Francisco 49ers practice due to an issue with his current contract, the six-time Pro Bowl tight end posted, "Your source is incorrect" on X on Wednesday.