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“Crazy Accusation”: 49ers TE George Kittle Responds to Brock Purdy Trusting Him the ‘Least to Babysit’

The relationship between the San Francisco 49ers franchise quarterback Brock Purdy and the seven-time Pro Bowler tight end George Kittle has been a unique one since the QB joined the 49ers in 2022. Together, they have created countless memories on…

By Dhruv Singh · Essentially Sports

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 4:33 AM

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George Kittle jokingly called it a 'crazy accusation' after Brock Purdy said he trusted him least to babysit.
Brock Purdy stated in an advertisement that George Kittle might take his daughter Millie to a party.
George Kittle and his wife Claire are currently undergoing IVF treatments to start a family.

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle humorously responded on X after quarterback Brock Purdy named him the teammate he would trust least to babysit his daughter, Millie Joleen. During a Toyota advertisement, Purdy joked that Kittle is crazy and might take his child to a party. Kittle called it a crazy accusation, joking he would instead introduce the baby to Lord of the Rings.

Off the field, Kittle and his wife, Claire, are pursuing IVF treatment to start a family after previously dealing with an ectopic pregnancy in 2023. On the field, the 5-0 49ers are preparing for a Week 6 game against Washington after Kittle played through an illness during a 32-29 victory over Seattle.

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