NFL reporter Dianna Russini is standing by her reporting about George Kittle's contract dispute with the San Francisco 49ers, despite the All-Pro tight end publicly refuting what she's said. Kittle and the Niners are currently negotiating a new deal for the 31-year-old as he's entering the final year of his contract.

The San Francisco 49ers have a lot on their plate as they negotiate an expensive long-term contract extension for star quarterback Brock Purdy. Fresh off his sixth Pro Bowl season in which he caught 78 passes for 1,

The San Francisco 49ers and superstar tight end George Kittle are reportedly making progress in negotiations regarding a new contract. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Kittle arrived at the Niners' voluntary organized team activities amid the two sides moving in a positive direction.