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49ers' George Kittle Announces Personal News Before NFL Season

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Sep 5, 2025 9:52 PM ET

George Kittle is preparing for another season with the San Francisco 49ers, widely regarded as one of the best tight ends in the NFL.

Kittle will be playing in his ninth season with the 49ers, looking to take his team back to the Super Bowl. The 49ers star has already found success early in his career, but San Francisco has yet to get over the hump.

Before playing another season with the 49ers, Kittle took to social media to share some exciting news online.

The 49ers tight end announced that he has officially started a podcast with his wife, Claire Kittle. They shared a video of their endeavor, showing off countless guests like Shane Gillis and Charles Barkley.

"THE KITTLES START A PODCAST," George Kittle said. "The Kittle Things, a new show starring @gkittle and @clairekittle premieres Tuesday 9/9 and you DO NOT want to miss it."

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Georgia Kittle mentioned that the first episode of the Kittle's podcast will be released on Tuesday, September 9th. They will be releasing the first episode after the San Francisco 49ers play their first game of the NFL season.

The 49ers will play the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET.

Last season with the San Francisco 49ers, George Kittle posted eight touchdowns and 1,106 yards on 78 receptions.

Kittle will be entering the NFL as one of the best tight ends alongside several household names including, Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, Mark Andrews, Sam LaPorta and T.J. Hockenson.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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