NFC West

There is no evidence George Kittle would opt out of the 2020 season over contract dispute

With the deadline for NFL players to opt out of the 2020 NFL season due to COVID-19 concerns set for Aug. 7 if the NFL and NFLPA finalize the language of their new health protocols Friday, NFL Network personality Mike Silver floated a potentially extreme scenario for the San Francisco 49ers after reporting on a "significant disconnect" between team and tight end George Kittle in contract talks.