The San Francisco 49ers and star large receiver Brandon Aiyuk are on shaky floor, however his agent dismissed commerce rumors.
On X, previously generally known as Twitter, Ryan Williams of Athletes First denied a submit that claimed Aiyuk requested a commerce from the 49ers, writing, “You want higher sources.”
Aiyuk — getting into the ultimate yr of his rookie contract — just lately unfollowed the crew on Instagram, per Michael David Smith of Professional Soccer Discuss.
Whereas it is unclear why he did this, the 26-year-old defined he feels he is earned an extension on the “Nightcap” podcast with Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson in March.
“I am attempting to get what I deserve,” Aiyuk mentioned. “I really feel like this season, this season enjoying soccer, I discovered who I used to be as an individual and a participant, what I deliver to the desk, what I deliver to the locker room, what I deliver to the group. And simply the worth I maintain once I stroll in that constructing.”
Aiyuk is likely one of the 49ers’ finest playmakers. In 16 video games final season, he logged 75 receptions for a career-high 1,342 yards and 7 landing catches, incomes a second-team All-Professional nod.
Per Nick Wagoner of ESPN, 49ers basic supervisor John Lynch mentioned the crew would not plan to commerce Aiyuk and has mentioned an extension with him.
Spotrac estimates the 49ers have $7.07M in cap area, twenty third within the NFL. This will likely clarify why they have not given the star wideout a brand new deal. Aiyuk’s market worth is a four-year deal value $24.9M yearly, fifth at his place.
Regardless, the 49ers should discover a approach to retain Aiyuk, as he might help them return to and win a Tremendous Bowl.
