Is George Kittle considering retirement?

Well, not really, but the 49ers tight end did tell NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo that he’s not thrilled with the NFL’s recent ban of smelling salts.

“I considered retirement,” Kittle said jokingly Tuesday at 49ers training camp. “We have to figure out a middle ground.”

#49ers George Kittle just crashed our set to break news that the NFL banned smelling salts and ammonia packets today. Says he uses them every drive.

“I considered retirement. We have to figure out a middle ground.” pic.twitter.com/g8FJxJ1d5z — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 5, 2025

The six-time Pro Bowl selection also admitted that he uses the smelling salts, also known as ammonia inhalants, every drive.

So, what do smelling salts do exactly? According to the National L

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