Shanahan downplays report of Aiyuk’s recent meeting with 49ers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Coach Kyle Shanahan suggested there was nothing out of the ordinary about any of his recent conversations with 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. "I've met with Brandon a bunch here since we started out camp, and I'm not going to get into any personal things between us," Shanahan said following the 49ers' preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans on Saturday at Nissan Stadium. Recently, the San Francisco Chronicle's Michael Silver cited sources who described Shanahan as being bothered by Aiyuk's behavior and his "perceived brooding." Two days later, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reported, citing sources, that Aiyuk had a meeting with Shanahan and others during which "some open and candid thoughts were expressed." According to the report, the 49ers and Aiyuk's representation have restarted contract talks. "I'm not going to share personal stuff between us or any conversations," Shanahan said. Aiyuk remains under contract with the 49ers for the upcoming season on a deal that would pay him $14.1 million. However, Aiyuk is in line for a big pay increase. The 49ers could pay him or trade him to a team that would be willing to meet his contract demands. Aiyuk is not the...