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's contract talks with the San Francisco 49ers may not be going as badly as a report says they are.

Per The Athletic's Dianna Russini, Purdy and the 49ers are "inching closer" to working out a long-term deal that will make him one of the 10 highest-paid players in the NFL by average annual salary.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle pushed back against a rumor about his current contract demands. The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported Wednesday that Kittle "wants to become the NFL’s highest-paid tight end." She added that he and the Niners "remain apart" in negotiations.

San Francisco 49ers star TE George Kittle was reportedly absent from voluntary team workouts Tuesday amid his expiring contract.

All-Pro tight end George Kittle was a no-show Tuesday as the San Francisco 49ers began voluntary workouts, according to multiple reports.