Time is working out for the San Francisco 49ers to get vast receiver Brandon Aiyuk to comply with a contract extension and get him prepared for Week 1 of the common season.
Aiyuk reportedly has been in search of an extension from the Niners value about $30 million per season, or, failing that, a commerce to a different workforce that might give him such a deal.
Whereas he’s been ready for a decision, he has been staging a hold-in the place he has been current at coaching camp however not taking part in practices.
Niners normal supervisor John Lynch was requested if he has talked to Aiyuk about when he’s anticipated to return to observe, and Lynch merely replied, “At some point you gotta play,” by way of podcast host Kevin Kruger.
👀 John Lynch when requested if he has communicated with Brandon Aiyuk that he’s anticipated to observe:
“At some point you gotta play”#49ers pic.twitter.com/HX90F51wVj
— Kevin Krueger (@kevinkruegs) August 28, 2024
The Niners reportedly negotiated commerce agreements with the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers, and Aiyuk mentioned no to the Browns and Patriots, regardless that the Pats supplied him greater than $30 million a yr.
There could also be a standing commerce settlement with the Steelers, however it appears clear the 49ers would a lot favor to work out an extension and preserve Aiyuk within the fold as they give the impression of being to get again to the Tremendous Bowl.
He’s the No. 1 weapon of their passing sport, having led them with 75 catches and 1,342 receiving yards and tying for the workforce lead with seven receiving touchdowns final season.
At age 26, his profession is on an upward trajectory, and he might very nicely turn out to be even higher this season.
However at this level, being prepared for the Sept. 9 opener is a priority, and if he had been to signal an extension, or comply with play out the final yr of his contract, it could possible take a while for him to get into sport form.
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