HH. 49ers Star Threatens Retirement Over Seahawks Trade Rumor — “I’ll Never Wear Blue and Green”
Santa Clara, CA – October 7, 2025
Tension is quietly building inside the San Francisco 49ers locker room amid swirling trade rumors that have shaken the team’s offensive core. With All-Pro tight end George Kittle officially cleared to return from injury, speculation has begun over which player might be the odd man out.
For weeks, the 49ers’ coaching staff has praised the next-man-up mentality that carried the offense through Kittle’s absence. Yet behind the scenes, multiple league sources confirm that the front office is exploring trade opportunities as Kittle prepares to reclaim his starting role. Among the potential trade partners, the Seattle Seahawks have reportedly shown serious interest.
That’s where emotions reached a breaking point. Breakout tight end Jake Tonges, who filled in for Kittle and quickly became one of the team’s surprise success stories, has reportedly
threatened to retire if traded to Seattle — a division rival he refuses to suit up for.
“I’d rather walk away than play for a team I’ve battled against my whole career,”
he told teammates in a private conversation. “San Francisco believed in me when nobody else did. If they don’t see a future here, I’d rather step aside than line up in blue and green.”
Tonges’ rise this season has been remarkable. In Kittle’s absence, he delivered 10 receptions for 99 yards and two touchdowns over the last two games, proving his reliability as both a blocker and pass catcher. His effort didn’t just stabilize the offense — it earned him the respect of the locker room and coaching staff alike.
Now, with Kittle’s return shifting depth chart dynamics, general manager John Lynch faces a difficult decision: trade Tonges while his value peaks or keep him as crucial insurance for one of the league’s most physically demanding positions.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan declined to confirm trade discussions but admitted the emotional toll these situations take. “This is the hardest part of the job — these aren’t just players, they’re people who’ve given everything for the team.”
For 49ers fans, the idea of losing Tonges cuts deep. His underdog story embodies the spirit of the red and gold — and if retirement truly becomes his answer, it will mark one of the most bittersweet turning points of San Francisco’s season.
BREAKING: Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Explodes on NFL After Jalen Carter Spit-Gate Fine
Dallas, TX – The fallout from “Spit-Gate” has reached the highest levels of the Cowboys organization. After the NFL ruled that Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter would only be fined — not suspended — following his ejection for spitting at quarterback Dak Prescott, team owner
Jerry Jones unleashed a fiery rebuke of the league’s decision.
“A fine means nothing in this league. When a player spits on another player, that’s crossing a line you don’t come back from. Letting him line up in Week 2 like nothing happened is a disgrace to the integrity of football,”
Jones said in a scathing statement.
The NFL docked Carter his Week 1 paycheck of $57,222 but cleared him to play in the Eagles’ highly anticipated Week 2 Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs. For Jones, that outcome is indefensible.
“We talk about fairness, about respect for the shield. Well, if spitting on a quarterback only costs you a check, then where is the respect for the game? Where is the accountability?” he added.
Jones pointed to several past incidents where the NFL came down harder on players for less. In 2017, Marshawn Lynch was suspended one game for shoving an official. In 2020, Bears receiver Javon Wims received a two-game suspension for punching Saints corner C.J. Gardner-Johnson. In 2023, Steelers linebacker Mykal Walker sat a game for throwing a punch in preseason.
“Those players faced real consequences. Yet Carter spits on Dak Prescott — in front of the whole world — and all he loses is a paycheck. That’s not justice. That’s favoritism,” Jones argued.
Eagles Pro Bowler Jalen Carter ejected before first play of season for appearing to spit on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott pic.twitter.com/AvXkwiVyPD— Adam Schefter (@MORGAN671817548) September 5, 2025
The backlash has ignited fan bases across the league. Cowboys supporters have flooded social media with hashtags like #MoneyOverIntegrity and #NFLBias, calling the ruling a slap on the wrist. Eagles fans counter that Carter already paid with his ejection and fine, but the perception of double standards continues to grow.
For Jerry Jones, the issue is bigger than one game. “The NFL just told every player in this league that spitting on someone will cost you a check but not a game. That’s the wrong message, and it puts the shield at risk,”
he warned.
Now, with Carter set to take the field against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in one of the biggest matchups of Week 2, the league finds itself under even more scrutiny. Fans across the NFL are left asking: did the league go soft on Carter, or is this simply proof that star players play by a different set of rules?
