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.

Brock Purdy reported to the start of the offseason program for the San Francisco 49ers, while star tight end George Kittle stayed away from the start of the voluntary program

The San Francisco 49ers still haven't checked their biggest offseason box and gotten a contract extension done for quarterback Brock Purdy. General manager John Lynch on Tuesday spoke with reporters and while there's no extension to announce,

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.

The 49ers have not gained much ground in contract negotiations with tight end George Kittle. Could the 49ers end up trading Kittle?

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