49ers' George Kittle Plans NFL Retirement Before WWE Career

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, entering his early 30s and under contract through 2029, has no immediate plans to retire, aiming to play as long as he enjoys the game and remains healthy. He has enjoyed a stellar career with six Pro Bowl selections and remains one of the NFL's top tight ends. While Kittle looks forward to continuing his football career, he has expressed strong interest in pursuing a post-NFL career in WWE, citing his longtime fandom and previous WWE appearances, including at WrestleMania 39. He emphasized that he would only join WWE after extensive preparation to avoid appearing untrained, inspired by Pat McAfee's successful transition to professional wrestling. Despite these aspirations, Kittle stresses that wrestling is a future consideration and that his primary focus remains on football for the foreseeable future. He hopes to eventually combine his passion for football and wrestling in his post-playing days.