Ex-49er Mike Person retires
Jun 28, 2020 at 2:40 PM
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Mike Person, a free agent guard who started for the 49ers the last two seasons, has announced his retirement. The 31-year-old Person, who was released by the 49ers in April, said aches and pains from injuries and a desire to spend more time with family were behind the decision. "I just feel like now is [more]
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Mike Silver reports a 'pretty significant disconnect' on contract negotiations between 49ers and George Kittle
By David Bonilla
Jul 31, 2020
The San Francisco 49ers are hoping to sign tight end George Kittle to a long-term extension. The two sides don't sound as though they are very close in the negotiation process, however.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported earlier this week that the 49ers and Kittle's camp are not "particularly close on anything."
Mike Silver of NFL Network seems to be hearing the same thing and on Friday provided an update on Kittle's contract situation.
"There remains a pretty significant disconnect philosophically between the 49ers and George Kittle's camp. The 49ers believe they want to reset the tight end market and give him a great tight end deal.