San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle has been making the most out of the NFL offseason. The Niners had a forgettable campaign, finishing with a 6-11 record and missing the playoffs for the first time in four years.

While it is easy to get swept in the 49ers' quarterback contract discussion, George Kittle's future might be a more pressing topic.

On Thursday, the Niners announced that Kittle has been named as one of the three finalists for the annual NFL Salute to Service Award. The six-time Pro Bowler will contend with Aaron Jones of the Minnesota Vikings and Morgan Fox of the Los Angeles Chargers for the honor of being named this year's winner.

The San Francisco 49ers will finish out their 2024 season with tight end George Kittle in the mix. Kittle was listed as ‘questionable’ on the Week 18 injury report because of ankle and hamstring issues. He was a non-participant in Wednesday’s practice, but returned on a limited basis for Thursday and Friday.

No one has a clearer vision of where the 49ers stand than George Kittle. This week, he was asked to share what he sees when he looks at the 49ers' outlook

The 2024 season could end with an individual honor for San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle. Kittle was named as one of three finalists for the 14th annual NFL Salute to Service award. Thirty-two nominees consisting of active and retired players,