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49ers reward Jake Tonges with new deal ahead of more fill-in duty for Kittle
- On Wednesday, the 49ers signed tight end Jake Tonges to a two-year, $8 million deal with $5.5 million guaranteed, according to Tom Pelissero.
- With George Kittle recovering from a torn Achilles suffered in the Jan. 11 wild-card win, the 49ers needed tight end depth and relied on Jake Tonges, a Los Gatos High and Cal product who emerged as a viable second option.
- Undrafted out of Cal, Jake Tonges finished the 2025 season with 34 catches, 293 yards, five touchdowns, a 75.7 PFF grade, and a 126.4 passer rating for San Francisco quarterbacks targeting him.
- The deal, reported by Pelissero, is a 2-year, $8 million contract with $5.5 million guaranteed, preserving continuity at tight end for the 49ers and adding a trusted heavy-personnel option.
- Across the league, the 49ers still list Luke Farrell, Brayden Willis and Hayden Rucci, while tendering Sam Okuayinonu amid other roster moves, including free-agent signings.
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49ers agree to a 2-year, $8M contract with tight end Jake Tonges
The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back tight end Jake Tonges following a breakthrough season when he emerged as a viable second option behind George Kittle.
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