Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above.
Remember when WR Brandon Aiyuk said the San Francisco 49ers told him they didn't want him? Well, he's not backing down from that statement. Although he did provide a take that's a little different from what he originally told his friend, QB Jayden Daniels.
Appearing on "The Pivot" podcast, ESPN's Ryan Clark asked Aiyuk about that statement. Clark asked, "You said they told you what they told you. There's no way the Niners said, 'Brandon Aiyuk, first-round pick, All-Pro wide receiver, we don't want you back.' What was it exactly that they told you that prompted that conversation with J.D. [Daniels]?"
"They told me that they didn't think that we were on the same page and that they didn't believe that we were going to," Aiyuk said. "And that was about it at that time. But it's part of it. It's part of the contract negotiations, trying to sway stuff in either direction. So whether that's 100% true or not, I guess that's still to find out."
#49ers Brandon Aiyuk opened up about his contract negotiations during his time with The Pivot Podcast 👀
It's not quite the same as the team telling Aiyuk they no longer wanted him, but it's notable that whatever was said, the star wide receiver believes he may not be wanted by the 49ers anymore. Of course, for those not emotionally involved in the process, it's hard to fathom the 49ers not wanting Aiyuk back. And many have said as much. Still, Aiyuk feels how he feels.
Aiyuk admitted that there have been times they were close to a deal, and other times that they were far apart. After Monday's meeting with GM John Lynch and Head Coach Kyle Shanahan, which reportedly went well, there's been no indication about whether or not they're any closer. But the meeting was seen as a positive step.
On Friday, Aiyuk was live on Instagram as he was heading into the Levi's Stadium gates. There's been no word regarding why he might be there, but fans are hoping it's to sign and announce a new contract. In the video, Aiyuk is wearing a Pittsburgh Pirates hat, leading to more speculation from 49ers fans and Steelers fans alike.
Speaker. Writer. Covering the San Francisco 49ers. Host of the 49ers Camelot show.
YouTube.com/@49ersCamelot
Find the 49ers Camelot show wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Nobody's perfect. Did you find a mistake in this article? Report it.
Comments
Do not use the comments to notify us of errors in the article. Editors may not see it. Instead, report errors here.
More San Francisco 49ers News
Report: Brandon Aiyuk meeting with 49ers amid contract dispute
By David Bonilla
Jun 24
According to Ryan Clark and as reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is meeting with the San Francisco 49ers today.
49ers disgruntled WR Brandon Aiyuk is meeting today with the 49ers, as ESPN's @Realrclark25 reported on NFL Live.— Adam Schefter...
49ers mailbag: Are you sold on Brock Purdy? What's holding up the Brandon Aiyuk negotiations? Who's next in line for a new contract?
By Marc Adams
Jun 26
It's the dead part of the offseason. Not that the news ever dies, especially when it comes to the San Francisco 49ers. There's always plenty to discuss with this team. But it is the slower part of the offseason.
So we decided to open up a very rare summer edition of the 49ers...
Tom Pelissero: WR Brandon Aiyuk's meeting with 49ers described as "good," says there's been no trade request
By Marc Adams
Jun 26
Fans of the San Francisco 49ers are getting tired of hearing about the drama between wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers. The star receiver is trying to negotiate a new contract with the team that would keep him with the 49ers for years to come. But so far, negotiations...
Former NFL GM explains why 49ers have leverage in Brandon Aiyuk negotiations, predicts final outcome
By Kirk Larrabee
Jun 27
Former NFL general manager Randy Mueller provided an in-depth analysis of the Brandon Aiyuk contract negotiations on Thursday, detailing why the 49ers have more leverage than Aiyuk and why he thinks the eventual outcome will be positive for both sides.
In an article published...
