San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is slated to enter the final year of his contract in the 2025 season. If he gets beyond 2025, he’ll be in line to do something that has become exceedingly rare in 49ers history.

Tight end George Kittle will be honored Thursday at NFL Honors Night in New Orleans as the winner of the 2024 Salute to Service Award.

The 2024 campaign did not go the San Francisco 49ers way, with star tight end George Kittle being one of their only players who managed to consistently produce for the team throughout the year. On Wednesday, he earned an award from the NFL that doesn't highlight his play on the field, but rather the contributions he makes off the field.

San Francisco 49ers two-time All-Pro tight end George Kittle is the USAA 2024 Salute to Service award winner. Kittle beat out Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones and Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox for the award.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been announced as the recipient of the National Football League's 14th Salute to Service Award.

San Franciso 49ers star tight end George Kittle has been named the recipient of the 14th Annual Salute to Service Award.