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The San Francisco 49ers have encountered a turbulent start to the 2024 NFL season, particularly highlighted by their disappointing loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2. This game has underscored the performances of several key players whose lackluster contributions have been detrimental to the team’s success. The players most scrutinized for their performances are […]

It was not in everyone’s expectations that the San Francisco 49ers would slip down to being third in the AFC West, let alone lose to a shorthanded Minnesota Vikings squad. This is why a lot of legends and fans have been calling for members of the Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy-led squad to step up. […]

It is well known that NFL receivers like to get paid. Contract holdouts have become the norm in recent years for players at the position group, but the biggest star pass-catchers in the NFL do deserve huge paydays. Currently, Ja’Marr Chase is seeking a new contract. He held out during training camp/the preseason, but he […]

The San Francisco 49ers tried to acquire Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson before the 2024 NFL Draft. The Niners were one of three teams that had their efforts rebuffed this offseason, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets also had interest in the stud wideout, but […]

Brandon Aiyuk struggled during the San Francisco 49ers’ season-opening win on Monday night, and it showed in his performance. Aiyuk described feeling unlike himself in the 49ers’ 32-19 victory over the New York Jets, experiencing a sensation he had never encountered before in his career. Aiyuk hesitated to review the film of the 49ers’ victory […]

After spending the summer more concerned with dollars and cents than Xs and Os, Brandon Aiyuk had an incredibly uneventful return to the field for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1, catching just two of the four passes sent his way by Brock Purdy for four yards and no touchdowns. Now granted, some of […]

Throughout the offseason, there was rampant speculation on Brandon Aiyuk’s future with the San Francisco 49ers. Numerous trade offers emerged for Aiyuk, with the Pittsburgh Steelers getting close to acquiring him. However, before the 49ers pulled the trigger on a trade with the Steelers, they re-signed Aiyuk. With that saga behind them, San Francisco could […]

The San Francisco 49ers started the 2024 NFL season on a positive note, beating the New York Jets 32-19 on Monday night. The matchup was filled with stars, including Aaron Rodgers, Brock Purdy, and Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk had a first-half mishap that drew an empathic reaction from former superstar quarterback Peyton Manning. Brock Purdy threw […]

The San Francisco 49ers spent the entire summer in contract talks with star WR Brandon Aiyuk. There were several moments when it seemed like the 49ers were destined to trade Aiyuk to another team. One new report suggests that Aiyuk was very close to being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 49ers were reportedly ready to […]

The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up a busy offseason by hammering out a pair of big contract extensions with a pair of their star players in wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams. While both of these guys are good to go for Week 1, they missed a significant chunk of the Niners […]

After watching their last few seasons end in tragedy for one reason or another, from watching all of their quarterbacks go down against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023, to a heartbreaking shootout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this year, the San Francisco 49ers are back at it again, with the Kyle Shanahan’s squad […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk put a stop to his “holdin” on Tuesday, September 3, opting to sign a four-year, $120 million contract extension. The Aiyuk contract extension included an honest admission by the 49ers star that surprised many fans on X. “I’m not going to lie,” Aiyuk said with a laugh about his […]

After a long standoff with the San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension with the team last Thursday. It turns out, that was one of the two options that Aiyuk had on the table with the 49ers amid the contentious negotiations that also included trade talks with teams […]

Brandon Aiyuk, one of the biggest perceived trade chips on the market this summer, is staying put after agreeing to a contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers. Aiyuk had multiple trade suitors, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, looking for wide receiver help, but the 49ers waited it out and were able to keep their star […]

The San Francisco 49ers finally ended the Brandon Aiyuk saga with a mega contract extension. The will-they-won’t-they drama played out through the media, with trade options and contract offers flying all summer. Among those rumors was a potential trade with the Cleveland Browns. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported the specifics of the deal that […]

Although New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is a backup, the Patriots have been actively looking for ways to support him. One move that seemed all but inevitable was New England acquiring San Francisco 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk. At the time, Aiyuk wanted to be paid like one of the NFL’s top receivers. The […]

After coming a few plays away from winning the Super Bowl earlier this year, the San Francisco 49ers have had an offseason for the ages, including hold-ins, trade talks, coaching changes, and enough drama to remain in the headlines week-in and week-out for months on end. And yet, when the ball gets kicked on opening […]

San Francisco 49ers President of Football Operations and General Manager John Lynch can finally rest easy. Now that star receiver Brandon Aiyuk finally signed his contract extension, the front office can move past the drama and attend to other matters. Lynch released a statement after the extension was finalized, via the team’s website. “We were […]

The prolonged negotiations surrounding Brandon Aiyuk’s future with the San Francisco 49ers concluded triumphantly on Thursday, with Aiyuk signing a four-year, $120 million contract extension. The resolution brought relief and smiles, particularly from his teammate, tight end George Kittle. Speaking on “Up & Adams” with host Kay Adams on Friday morning, Kittle shared his sentiments […]

Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers finally agreed to a contract extension, as the wide receiver signed a four-year, $120 million deal. Between now and April 1, 2025, Aiyuk is supposed to receive $47 million, and the deal also includes $76 million in guaranteed money. Many NFL reporters have kept up with this fiasco […]

Yes, it didn’t make the Steelers happy. But Brandon Aiyuk made a lot of money when he stayed with the San Francisco 49ers. And it led to an instant reaction to the new deal, shared by agent Ryan Williams via ClutchPoints. “We worked hard for that smile,” Williams posted on X. The contract landed at […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a long bout with star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk’s name was floated in trade rumors for several months due to his and the 49ers’ talks on a contract extension stalling. The negotiations came to an end on Thursday when news broke that Aiyuk and San Francisco agreed to a […]

And now it is done. After weeks of the dagger gradually being driven into the heart of Steeler Nation, Brandon Aiyuk has made the heartbreak official by signing a four-year, $120 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers. Although that seemed to be the likely outcome based on how the situation had recently unfolded, […]

Star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is staying with the San Francisco 49ers. After a saga that included trade rumors and sitting out of practices, Aiyuk and the 49ers have finally agreed on a contract extension just before the regular season kicks off. The deal is for four years, $120 million and will keep Aiyuk in […]

Brandon Aiyuk’s net worth in 2024 is approximately $1 million to $5 million. Aiyuk has been excelling as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. However, he reportedly requested a trade from the 49ers. However, the two sides worked out their differences and Aiyuk agreed to a four-year, $120 million contract extension. Let’s look at Brandon […]

The dominating storyline for the San Francisco 49ers so far this offseason has been the extended contract holdout of star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who is hoping to secure a lucrative contract extension. Aiyuk has been a major part of the 49ers’ success over the past few seasons, but San Francisco thus far has shown […]

The Cleveland Browns made an intriguing move on Thursday, restructuring the contract of quarterback Deshaun Watson to give the team the most cap space in the NFL at $62 million, and that leads many to believe that the team could be making another run at San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, but ESPN insider […]

All offseason long, the San Francisco 49ers have been dealing with a drama filled contract saga involving star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. On Wednesday, it seemed like a step towards resolution would be taken after Aiyuk was given a clean bill of health by the 49ers team doctors, giving him the green light to practice […]

The San Francisco 49ers are counting by the minute. Everyone in the organization from Kyle Shanahan to John Lynch are expecting Brandon Aiyuk to join their practice before their Week 1 game against the New York Jets. So, how is it going with Brock Purdy’s star wideout? It looks like he is still not ready […]

The Brandon Aiyuk trade saga has been one of the top storylines of the NFL offseason, and the Pittsburgh Steelers have been right at the forefront of it. The star 49ers wideout has been rumored to be in talks with a number of teams on a new contract extension after talks stalled out between him […]

Fantasy football season is upon us, and if you haven’t begun drafting yet, chances are you will be doing so soon. Having your draft board in tip-top shape is quite important, especially when it comes to the wide receiver position. While there are a ton of starting caliber wide receivers available, it’s important to not […]

The New York Jets will start the 2024 season in prime time against the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners may have some players on the outs with the team right now but Robert Saleh isn’t counting on them missing any games. Saleh will face his old team, for which he served as defensive coordinator prior […]

Finally, the Dallas Cowboys came up with enough cash to satisfy CeeDee Lamb. And coach Mike McCarthy has a plan going forward. But what does Lamb’s new contract mean for Ja’Marr Chase and Brandon Aiyuk? Lamb became the second-highest-paid non-quarterback in the league. The extension came in at four years worth $136 million. It includes […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk travelled with the team to their preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday. However, he did not suit up and play for the team, as they are still in the process of either negotiating a new contract or trading him. The saga has gone on throughout […]

Brandon Aiyuk’s NFL future is still uncertain as of this story’s writing. Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky explained how Aiyuk’s absence from the San Francisco 49ers, if he does indeed get traded, could impact QB Brock Purdy and head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense. “Yeah, it’s a big deal,” Orlovsky said, via NFL on ESPN. “This […]

The Washington Commanders have traded wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2025 third-round pick and two seventh-round picks per Adam Schefter of ESPN. With the news, Commanders fans have been going crazy on social media begging the team to go after San Francisco 49ers Brandon Aiyuk who […]

The Brandon Aiyuk trade saga is still not over, even though San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan jokingly admitted that there remains no new information about the star wideout’s trade situation. As of Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain in play for Aiyuk, as the New England Patriots had nixed their offer many weeks ago. However, the […]

If a new contract extension or trade is on the way for Brandon Aiyuk, there isn’t much time left to get it done. Between getting the fifth-year receiver caught up to speed on a new team, system and playbook, the Steelers may only have until Labor Day (Monday, September 2) to make something happen. For […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been embroiled with contract disputes throughout the summer. Obviously the main headline has been Brandon Aiyuk’s negotiations, but left tackle Trent Williams is seeking a new contract as well. One 49ers defender recently spoke with the media about how these negotiations have impacted his view on his own contract. Lenoir […]