Three scenarios in which Aiyuk remains a 49er in 2024, possibly beyond originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The 49ers have tried to work out a multiyear contract extension with Brandon Aiyuk since the 2023 NFL season ended, but the sides haven’t been able to reach an agreement thus far.
Then, on Monday, a report surfaced that Aiyuk planned to visit the team facility in Santa Clara for a meeting, which in and of itself is an unusual event, as the entire team and staff is on summer break. It does indicate, however, that the sides remain in communication, though the 2020 first-round draft pick’s future still could unfold in several different ways.
While a trade always is possible, here are three ways that Aiyuk can remain with the 49ers this season and potentially beyond.
An agreement is reached
Historically, the 49ers prefer to keep their talented players in the building with high-dollar multiyear extensions. The proof is on the roster, with long-term deals signed by George Kittle, Trent Williams, Fred Warner, Deebo Samuel and Nick Bosa over the past several years.
The 49ers no doubt have made Aiyuk reasonable offers that reflect his performance over his four NFL seasons. If the sides are close on a guaranteed dollar amount, they might be able to reach a compromise in order to keep everyone involved happy.
The 49ers already have restructured several players’ contracts in order to manipulate the total salaries paid out, and they remain under the NFL salary cap. They also have one more season with a little extra wiggle room since quarterback Brock Purdy is on the third and final year of his rookie contract, with a lucrative extension likely to come.
With some compromise on both sides, a valuable extension could be reached.
Aiyuk holds out, then reports for Week 1
Just as Aiyuk refused to report for mandatory minicamp a few weeks ago, he could fail to show up at the facility during training camp next month. With Aiyuk still on his first NFL contract/fifth-year option,…
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Publish date : 2024-06-25 16:54:39
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