One franchise cornerstone the 49ers are not looking to part ways with is tight end George Kittle. Kittle has been with the 49ers since 2017, the year John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan took over the franchise, and has been one of the key players to the team's success over the past half decade.

Last season, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle noted Fred Warner had company when he was asked about the All-Pro linebacker playing with a fractured bone in his right ankle. “Everybody is dealing with something.