Brandon Aiyuk's contract situation with the San Francisco 49ers took another cryptic step this offseason, when a viral TikTok was seen of the receiver FaceTiming Washington Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels, saying “they don't want me back.”
Daniels and Aiyuk played together at Arizona State before the quarterback transferred to LSU. In the video, Aiyuk is heard telling Daniels, “They said they didn't want me back.”
Daniels responded: “That's it?” Aiyuk quickly says, “I swear.”
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Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers watches before Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
“My son!” Daniels reacted in a festive manner.
The video, which was posted on Aiyuk's TikTok page, was captioned: “I'm laughing but I'm crying.”
While we can't know for sure if Aiyuk is talking about the 49ers not wanting him back for this season or after his franchise tag year ends in 2024, his offseason has been filled with tension as he seeks a contract extension. contract.
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ESPN recently reported that contract talks between Aiyuk's camp and the 49ers have “stalled a bit,” although the organization has expressed a desire to have him on the team.
His 49ers teammate, tight end George Kittle, also told Fox News Digital that this offseason the team should want to keep Aiyuk in place.
“I spoke to BA several times during the offseason while we were in contract negotiations,” Kittle said. “Sometimes it's hard because you're talking to people you've been with for three or four years and you're arguing about what their value is, which is an awkward conversation from time to time, and you may not see the people.” eyes”. in sight.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) leaves the field after the NFL NFC Divisional Playoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“I haven't asked him the details of his contract or anything like that, but it's more of a 'Hey, be patient.' It's the way the Niners do things. I didn't sign my contract until two and a half weeks after camp. training, and that's pretty stressful when you have to go out and practice while making a deal, I told him, 'Be patient, keep working on your craft, don't let anything distract you. Just go out and be yourself every day. 'He's in the right state of mind, in the right space. I'm not worried about Brandon.”
Deebo Samuel, who noted during minicamp that he had conversations with Aiyuk, signed an extension in 2022. However, he requested a trade when talks slowed down and wasn't given his deal until that line was crossed.
“At the end of the day, you want to get what you deserve and you hope it happens,” Samuel said, via ESPN.
Aiyuk will earn $14.124 million this season on the franchise tag unless common ground can be found. He is also subject to fines of more than $101,000 for missing the 49ers' mandatory minicamp, and also failed to show up for voluntary workouts.
Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers on the sideline before Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
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Aiyuk is coming off a career year in San Francisco, catching 75 balls for 1,342 yards with seven touchdowns in 16 games. His teammates, including Kittle, have expressed that he is one of the best receivers in the league. And with many getting paid, including Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown and AJ Brown, Aiyuk is looking to cash in as well.
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