Kittle is a year older (31) than Goedert (30), yet received a new extension that keeps him tied to the 49ers for essentially the duration of his career. That isn't likely to happen in Philadelphia for Goedert as he's entering the final year of his deal.

Avoiding a protracted holdout with tight end George Kittle assures a young 49ers roster won’t be deprived of his example.

George Kittle agreed to a four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers that will make him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history.