George Kittle is not ruling out wearing his infamous “F–k Dallas” shirt again when the San Francisco 49ers face the Cowboys on Sunday. The veteran tight end admits the risk of a suspension keeps him from promising it, yet he refuses to retire the garment. Kittle told the Kelce brothers on “New Heights” that he might bring the gray T-shirt back for the matchup.
The 49ers will don their red 1994 throwback uniforms for this road game in Dallas, adding a layer of history to the rivalry. Kittle first got the idea for the shirt from former linebacker Gary Plummer, who wore one during a pregame against the rival team. Kittle bought shirts for all the team’s tight ends but was the only one to wear it during the 2023 season.
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The Suspension Fear Is Real
Kittle knows the league could punish him if he displays the shirt too openly. He told Jason and Travis Kelce that he might face a suspension if he shows it again. “I don’t know if I can show that one again. I think I’d get suspended. So I don’t want to do that,” Kittle said, according to the New York Post. This hesitation suggests the NFL takes offense at the message more than the players expected.
Despite the risk, Kittle sees the shirt as a lucky charm that has worked well for him. He noted that his first time wearing it resulted in one of the best performances of his ten-year career. That specific game in 2023 saw him score three touchdowns, a feat that earned him a $13,000 fine from the league. The fine did not stop the tradition, but the threat of losing game time might.
Why The Shirt Matters So Much
The shirt represents a deep-seated animosity between the 49ers and the Cowboys that goes back decades. Kittle immediately rejected the notion of replacing his old gray version when asked if he would obtain a new one. “Why would I do that? The old one is like 3-0. So we’ll keep rocking it. It’s a nice gray T-shirt,” Kittle said.
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While the 49ers prepare for a classic uniform clash, the focus remains on the psychological edge Kittle believes he gains. The team will wear their 1994 throwbacks, a look that harkens back to a dominant era in franchise history. Kittle’s willingness to risk a suspension shows how much he values the mental preparation over the fear of a penalty.
General manager John Lynch recently faced his own controversy regarding fan violence. Lynch said, “It’s a shame to see those things, but it was a good hard-fought win for us. There was a lot of silver and black in the stadium that’s for sure.”
The 49ers and Cowboys meet on Sunday with both teams looking to make a statement in the standings. Kittle’s shirt decision remains a mystery until game day, leaving fans to wonder if the suspension threat will finally stop him. The NFL has fined him before, but the tight end has not publicly shown the shirt during a game since that viral moment.
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