George Kittle Advocates for Natural Grass and Deebo Samuel Reunion

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is leading a high-profile push for the NFL to transition from synthetic turf to natural grass, citing player safety and field quality. While attending the 2026 World Cup final, Kittle argued the change is necessary to prioritize athlete health. Additionally, Kittle is actively recruiting free agent receiver Deebo Samuel for a 49ers reunion, even jokingly offering Samuel a guest house on Instagram to facilitate a return to the team this offseason.