Though loads of persons are selecting the San Francisco 49ers to win this coming season’s Tremendous Bowl championship, proper now, there may be some tangible nervousness surrounding the instant way forward for among the best and most essential gamers.
Star large receiver Brandon Aiyuk is heading into the ultimate yr of his contract, and he has been in search of a profitable extension.
Whereas Aiyuk has stated he desires to stick with the 49ers, he was seen in a TikTok video claiming the staff doesn’t need him, and Ian Rapoport stated that the 49ers do need him, however not on the worth he’s apparently asking for.
From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: #49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk says the staff would not need him. Which… they do. Simply not (but) at his worth. pic.twitter.com/TwryFalIQS
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 17, 2024
Rapoport additionally stated Aiyuk desires the kind of extension Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions just lately bought, which can pay him $120 million over 4 years.
Like Aiyuk, St. Brown is without doubt one of the NFL’s greatest younger wideouts, though he was a little bit extra productive than Aiyuk final season.
He had 119 catches for 1,515 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023, whereas Aiyuk caught 75 passes for 1,342 yards and 7 touchdowns.
There have been persistent rumors that if San Francisco can’t come to phrases with Aiyuk on an extension, they’ll ultimately commerce him.
There’s additionally speak that if Aiyuk does get his extension from the Niners, they should ultimately commerce fellow wideout Deebo Samuel with a view to keep below the wage cap.
The Arizona State College product has emerged as their prime menace of their passing recreation, and shedding him could be a huge blow to their hopes of profitable their first Vince Lombardi Trophy for the reason that 1994 season.
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