Brock Purdy participates in 49ers workouts while George Kittle misses start amid extension talks
The San Francisco 49ers kicked off Phase 1 of their voluntary offseason workout program this week, and while one franchise cornerstone made his presence felt, another opted to stay away, at least for now. Quarterback Brock Purdy reported to the team facility despite being in the middle of contract negotiations, while tight end George Kittle, also in talks for a new deal, was not in attendance.Backlash! Deion Sanders snubbed by son over controversial family giftBrock Purdy sets tone at 49ers OTAsThough the early phase of offseason activities is non-mandatory and primarily centered on meetings, conditioning, and physical rehab, attendance, or lack thereof, has become a topic of intrigue. Both Purdy and Kittle are entering the final year of their contracts, and while extension discussions are underway for each, their contrasting approaches speak volumes about timing, leverage, and negotiation strategy.Purdy's decision […]