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49ers Firm on Keeping Aiyuk Amid Contract Talks

As contract extension discussions progress, the 49ers navigate salary cap challenges and penalties for past accounting errors.

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General manager John Lynch, above, hinted the 49ers and All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk could be in the early stages of a testy contract showdown, but that the team would like to sign him to a long-term extension.
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Overview

  • 49ers General Manager John Lynch confirms Brandon Aiyuk is not available for trade and that contract extension talks are underway.
  • Aiyuk seeks a multi-year deal aligning with top NFL receiver pay, following a season with over 1,000 receiving yards.
  • Speculation about Aiyuk's future heightened due to the 49ers' salary cap constraints and a roster with several high-paid stars.
  • Chiefs' Coach Andy Reid praises the 49ers' potential, highlighting the 'deadly' combination of Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Brock Purdy.
  • 49ers face penalties for an accounting error, losing a 2025 fifth-round draft pick and facing draft slot penalties in 2024.