In the latest updates on the NFL scene, Brandon Aiyuk’s contract extension situation is garnering significant attention.
Contrary to circulating rumors, Aiyuk, one of the San Francisco 49ers’ star players, has not requested to be traded, as made clear by his agent, Ryan Williams of Athletes First.
Agent: Brandon Aiyuk hasn't requested a trade. https://t.co/7UYHg5AwS7
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 14, 2024
Brandon Aiyuk found himself in the midst of controversy surrounding reports that he had requested the 49ers to move him to another team.
This weekend, though, his agent finally broke his silence on the rumors. A report on X received a stern reply from Aiyuk’s agent claiming that they “need better sources.”
BREAKING:
Brandon Aiyuk has officially requested a trade from the 49ers, per confirmation from my San Francisco source.
Benjamin Allbright & 49ersSportsTalk have also done some preliminary reporting on this story.
As of Sunday morning, April 14, the Steelers have been the… pic.twitter.com/plCkQo87lj
— John Frascella (Football) (@LegendSports7) April 14, 2024
As Aiyuk moves into the conclusive season of his existing deal, the buzz does not entirely revolve around a potential trade.
The real issue is radiating from Aiyuk’s desire to secure an extension on his contract, which will pull him into the bracket of top-paid receivers in the sport.
The man in the spotlight, heading towards the 2024 season, is now looking for a deal that could push him towards earning more than his peer, Deebo Samuel, on an annual basis.
The rumor mill suggests indicates Aiyuk’s contract could potentially surpass the whopping four-year, $92 million deal Carolina Panther’s wide receiver Calvin Ridley recently managed to secure.
Set to earn $14.1 million in his final contracted season, Aiyuk’s value has been bolstered by his consistently impressive performances.
He achieved 75 catches for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns last season.
