# Kittle Weighs In on Aiyuk Contract Drama | NFL News

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Published: 2026-07-24T15:37:04+00:00
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George Kittle, the Niners’ veteran tight end, offered a measured take on the Brandon Aiyuk contract drama during his appearance on Chris Simms’ podcast, emphasizing unity and respect within the organization without taking sides. With a decade of loyalty to the team, Kittle highlighted how players are treated with dignity, subtly defending the front office’s handling of the situation while acknowledging the tension brewing since Aiyuk missed rehab check-ins in 2025, leading to voided guarantees and social media fallout. As training camp looms and Aiyuk’s future remains uncertain, Kittle’s calm perspective provides rare insight from inside the locker room — a quiet but telling voice amid the storm. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/952ab59b228c9afc

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