After San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle signed a record-breaking contract, it was only a matter of time. For President of Football Operations and General Manager John Lynch, it was a matter of time.

The San Francisco 49ers have signed tight end George Kittle to a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension that includes $40 million guaranteed. The deal gives Kittle an average annual salary of $19.

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. Kittle announced the deal on the “Bussin' With The Boys” podcast on Tuesday,