Troubling update for San Francisco 49ers on Brandon Aiyuk contract talks.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has proven to be one of the best route runners in the NFL over the last two years. Now seeking to become one of the highest-paid NFL players, contract talks between the club and player reportedly aren’t going well.
Aiyuk immediately popped up in NFL trade rumors after the Super Bowl. While San Francisco has navigated its salary-cap issues for the 2024 season, there are bigger problems ahead. Aiyuk’s contract expires after this coming year and the 49ers have several key players they’ll need to re-sign in 2025.
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There have even been NFL rumors indicating what the 49ers want in exchange for an Aiyuk trade. However, general manager John Lynch has said that a deal is being worked on and the star wideout isn’t being moved. Despite his public optimism, though, things don’t appear to be going well behind the scenes.
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported on Saturday that the two sides aren’t close and while there has been some dialogue this offseason Aiyuk and the 49ers are at a bit of a “standoff” at this time.
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During a recent appearance on the “Nightcap” hosted by Chad Johnson and Shannon Sharpe, Aiyuk was transparent about what he’s looking for and what negotiations have been like from his side.
