It’s been an offseason full of speculation regarding the future of All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk with the San Francisco 49ers, and it sounds like that situation has taken a pretty significant turn.
According to a report from league insider Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Brandon Aiyuk has officially requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers after the two sides have failed to come to terms on a contract extension.
“Source: #49ers All-Pro WR Brandon Aiyuk has officially requested a trade after an offseason of unsuccessful attempts to reach an extension.
Despite a recent meeting, the Niners haven’t been willing to engage in negotiations since May so Aiyuk has respectfully asked out,” Garafolo said in a post on X, the social media website that was formerly known as Twitter.
Source: #49ers All-Pro WR Brandon Aiyuk has officially requested a trade after an offseason of unsuccessful attempts to reach an extension.
Despite a recent meeting, the Niners haven’t been willing to engage in negotiations since May so Aiyuk has respectfully asked out. pic.twitter.com/EWxYMvsHch
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) July 16, 2024
Needless to say, this is a pretty terrible situation for the Niners as Aiyuk was one of the team’s most productive players on offense last season and a big reason why the team was able to reach the Super Bowl. Obviously, the news led to a lot of reactions on social media.
Here we go… https://t.co/iu3vvB8gcP
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 16, 2024
Reminder that the 49ers don’t need to honor this. https://t.co/rN5JQJ74As
— Steph Sanchez (@Steph49K) July 16, 2024
OHHHH SNAP!!!!!! https://t.co/6FuZK1KNM3
— Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorFB) July 16, 2024
WOOOO HOOO excited to see this guy on a team where he is valued. Things could get interesting! https://t.co/UBCcW3KXdD
— Ryan Thomas (@ryanthomastake) July 16, 2024
— Offseason Chopz (@Pchopz_) July 16, 2024
Uh oh 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/rShE62nSmK
— Florida Boy Corey 🌴🍊🌊☀️ (@floridaboycorey) July 16, 2024
It will certainly be interesting to see how the Niners address this brutal situation this offseason.
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