With over $38 million in cap space, the 49ers need to lock up quarterback Brock Purdy on a new deal as well. Purdy's contract will take much of that intended cap space at this point.

Long, ugly contract sagas have defined this era of the San Francisco 49ers. Tight end George Kittle appears to be the latest example.

Kittle signed a five-year, $75 million contract extension with San Francisco in 2020 and is set to count for a $22 million cap hit during the 2025 campaign. General manager John Lynch told reporters earlier this offseason that the team wants Kittle to retire in a 49ers uniform.