NFL reporter Dianna Russini is standing by her reporting about George Kittle's contract dispute with the San Francisco 49ers, despite the All-Pro tight end publicly refuting what she's said. Kittle and the Niners are currently negotiating a new deal for the 31-year-old as he's entering the final year of his contract.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle rejoined his teammates in Santa Clara on Friday to participate in the team's offseason program that began earlier in the week.