NFL Rumors: 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk Resume Contract Negotiations Following Meeting with Shanahan
Brandon Aiyuk’s tenure with the San Francisco 49ers might not be over despite his trade request. NFL insider Jordan Schultz shared that Aiyuk recently had a meeting with head coach Kyle Shanahan and others, where they had an open and candid discussion. Schultz also mentioned that negotiations for a long-term deal have resumed, with “optimism” that Aiyuk could remain with the 49ers.
However, Schultz emphasized that the situation remains “very fluid.”
Additionally, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that while multiple teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, are still in the running for a trade, Aiyuk’s return to San Francisco is “increasingly possible.”
Aiyuk and the 49ers have been engaged in trade negotiations throughout much of the offseason, with Aiyuk officially requesting a trade in July. If a trade or a restructured contract isn’t reached, Aiyuk will play out the final year of his rookie contract, earning $14.124 million.
