The 49ers decide to offer Brandon Aiyuk a $22 million contract on one option…read more
If they make one important choice, the San Francisco 49ers could be able to retain Brandon Aiyuk through the 2025 campaign. Although Aiyuk’s rookie contract is about to expire, the 49ers still have the option to franchise tag him following the 2024 campaign.
Adam Schefter, an ESPN reporter, mentioned the notion recently on The Pat McAfee Show.
According to Schefter, the 49ers “absolutely do want Brandon Aiyuk back, but not at the price he’s seeking.” “They were never serious about trading him, and they have always wanted him back. If the 49ers so desired, they could franchise tag Brandon Aiyuk once more in the upcoming season. Watch what transpires after training camp starts.
This is not a new development, but is an important path for San Francisco to consider. While the chatter around a potential trade is at an all-time high, the 49ers have time this offseason and the next to nail down a contract or a trade.
To get Aiyuk, the Jets would probably have to give up their top two picks in the 2025 draft, but the benefits would be enormous, according to Kay. “It’s precisely the kind of action that a team going through the longest active season without a postseason berth in major American sports needs to turn things around.”
If the 49ers had more first- and second-round selections than Aiyuk, would they be better off? While it’s difficult to play “what-ifs,” if they had to move on, it would at least allow them to choose their next best wide receiver.
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