As the 2024 NFL regular season approaches, what is the Niners’ current situation with its top receiver? John Lynch, general manager, sees it as a grey area.
“I won’t characterise any opportunities or anything,” Lynch declared on Friday. It has been a difficult process – a long, hard journey, I can assure you of that. For whatever reason, even though we got started early, we haven’t been able to see things through to the end. While that has been annoying, there has been excellent communication between Brandon and his agent, and we are working to find solutions.
I always have hope, as you know. Being an optimist by nature, I’m constantly full of hope that we’ll arrive soon. You know, we sense the
Lynch went on to say that despite the protracted contract issue, Aiyuk is still in “fantastic shape” and there is no “bad blood” between the two parties.
left tackle, is likewise waiting for a new contract.
Aiyuk, who just had what was perhaps the best season of his professional career, caught 75 passes for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns, all of which were either team records or tied for the most. In July, the receiver asked for a trade because he and the Niners were unable to come to an agreement during contract talks.
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According to reports, the Niners and Cleveland Browns were planning to deal wide receiver and five-time Pro Bowler Amari Cooper to the Bay Area in exchange for Aiyuk and second- and fifth-round draft picks. Nevertheless, Aiyuk declined to sign a contract extension with the Browns, which led to the collapse of the trade and any chance of a deal with the New England Patriots, who failed to capture Aiyuk’s attention.
Although there has allegedly been movement on an agreement between Aiyuk and the Niners, a trade is in place to send the receiver to the Pittsburgh Steelers should he decide to formally leave the team.
Superstar running back Christian McCaffrey was signed by the 49ers earlier this summer to a two-year, $38 million contract; the current contracts of quarterback Brock Purdy, tight end George Kittle, and wide receiver Debbie Samuel have two seasons left on them. With the No. 31 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, San Francisco also added wide receiver Ricky Pearsall of Florida, who might temporarily replace Aiyuk on the depth chart.
When is this story going to end? Lynch is at a loss for words.
“I wish I knew,” he murmured. “We started early, as I mentioned, and it has taken up a lot of our time, including my time. Although I dislike that it has taken this long, you manage the difficulties that arise.
