Contentious contract situations are nothing new to the 49ers. Actually, disgruntled or confused star players have been a consistent part of the 49ers' summer calendar for the past five years. Tight end George Kittle in 2020. Linebacker Fred Warner in 2021. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel in 2022. Edge rusher Nick Bosa last summer. This time, it is wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's turn to experience how the 49ers go about their business. The saga took its first significant turn on Tuesday, one week before the veterans are scheduled to report to Santa Clara for training camp. Aiyuk requested a trade, NFL Media's Mike Garafolo first reported, citing a source. The 49ers "haven't been willing to engage in negotiations since May," per Garafolo. ESPN's Adam Schefter later reported that the 49ers have "no intention" of trading Aiyuk. Aiyuk is represented by agent Ryan Williams, who also happens to be a close friend of 49ers general manager John Lynch. Aiyuk said recently on "The Pivot" podcast that he believed he was close to signing a contract extension earlier in the offseason. Then, apparently, the wide receiver market changed and, so too, did Aiyuk's perceived value. Detroit receiver Amon-Ra...
Why Aiyuk’s reported trade ask could stray from 49ers’ recent history
Jul 16, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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