San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle remains the highest-paid tight end in the NFL based on average annual salary, according to data shared by @AdamSchefter.
The updated rankings of the league's top earners at the position show George Kittle leading the way with a $19.1 million per year average. He is followed closely by Trey McBride of the Arizona Cardinals, who now commands an average of $19 million. Kyle Pitts ranks third on the list, earning an annual average of $18 million.
The list of the top five highest-paid tight ends is completed by a pair of Baltimore Ravens teammates. Isaiah Likely earns an average of $13.333 million per year, while Mark Andrews rounds out the group with an annual average of $13.089 million. These figures highlight the current market value for elite tight ends across the league as salary caps and contract benchmarks continue to evolve.
The data confirms that George Kittle maintains his spot at the top of the market, though the gap between the first and second positions has narrowed to just $100,000 annually following recent contract movements.
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