Dianna Russini loves George Kittle. Contrary to popular belief, The Athletic’s senior NFL insider gets along great with the San Francisco 49ers’ All-Pro tight end.

George Kittle publicly denied a report from Dianna Russini claiming his absence from 49ers offseason activities is contract-related.

Russini repeated that Kittle is seeking a new deal that would pay him $20 million per year. The 31-year-old is already set to make that amount in 2025 but is entering the final year of his current ...

On Wednesday, The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported that, according to sources, tight end George Kittle's absence from the start of the San Francisco 49ers' offseason program is contract-related.

NFL insider Dianna Russini reported the San Francisco 49ers are “making calls” in pursuit of a trade for a wide receiver.

On Wednesday, The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported that George Kittle's absence indeed is contract-related. Kittle quickly took to social media to dispute her report.

Earlier this week, The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported that teams might inquire about trading for San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle as contract negotiations between the two sides ...

George Kittle set a reporter straight on Wednesday in response to a report that he says contained false information. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini published a lengthy column on Wednesday ...

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has never been one to bite his tongue. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported on Wednesday morning that despite being locked in a contract dispute ...

However, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, San Francisco's perennial Pro Bowl tight end, George Kittle, is absent at the start of the 49ers' organized team activities (OTAs) this spring ...

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle pushed back against a rumor about his current contract demands. The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported Wednesday that Kittle "wants to become the NFL ...

On Wednesday, The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported that George Kittle's absence indeed is contract-related. Kittle quickly took to social media to dispute her report.