49ers’ George Kittle fined over $13k for profane Cowboys shirt: report

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle said Thursday that he expected to be fined by the NFL after pulling up his jersey and revealing a shirt disparaging the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. 

It appears that Kittle’s expectation was spot on.  

George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a touchdown catch during the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 8, 2023, in Santa Clara, California. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Kittle was fined $13,699 for "use of abusive language" on the shirt, according to an ESPN report on Friday. 

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The four-time Pro Bowler pulled up his jersey after a fourth-quarter score by running back Jordan Mason, revealing a message on his undershirt. 

"F— Dallas," the shirt read.

On Thursday, Kittle told reporters that while he had not heard from the league regarding any punishment, he did expect some type of fine. 

"Probably to get a fine," Kittle said Thursday. "I wore a personalized T-shirt. Maybe an inappropriate word." 

George Kittle, #85 of the San Francisco 49ers, reacts after a 42-10 victory against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 8, 2023, in Santa Clara, California.  (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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"It is what it is. It’s a decision I made," he continued. "If they want to fine me, they fine me."

Kittle made it clear he had no regrets with his decision, regardless of the outcome from the league. 

"One hundred percent. I’d do it again," Kittle said.  

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