George Kittle, the most prolific tight end in 49ers’ history, has secured a four-year extension ahead of his ninth season.

George Kittle is ending April as a very happy man. Early Tuesday morning, it was announced that Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a blockbuster contract extension. The four-year, $76.4 million deal was first announced by Taylor Lewan,

The 49ers disappointingly finished last in the NFC West with a 6-11 record, but Kittle was one of the team's few bright spots. The 31-year-old put forth a strong season with 78 catches for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns across 15 games on his way to earning his sixth career Pro Bowl selection and second-team All-Pro honors.