Brandon Aiyuk’s contract scenario with the San Francisco 49ers took one other cryptic step this offseason, as a viral TikTok was seen of the receiver FaceTiming Washington Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels, saying “they don’t need me again.”
Daniels and Aiyuk performed collectively at Arizona State earlier than the quarterback transferred to LSU. In the video, Aiyuk is heard telling Daniels, “They mentioned they don’t need me again.”
Daniels responded, “That’s it?” Aiyuk rapidly says, “I swear.”
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Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers seems to be on previous to Super Bowl LVIII in opposition to the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
“My Boy!” Daniels reacted in a celebratory method.
The video, which was posted to Aiyuk’s TikTok web page, was captioned, “Im laughing however im crying fr.”
While we will’t know for sure whether or not Aiyuk is speaking in regards to the 49ers not wanting him again for this season or after his franchise tag 12 months is over in 2024, their offseason has been stuffed with stress as he searches for a contract extension.
49ERS STAR GEORGE KITTLE WEIGHS IN ON BRANDON AIYUK CONTRACT TALK: ‘I DON’T KNOW HOW WE DON’T KEEP BRANDON’
ESPN just lately reported that contract talks between Aiyuk’s camp and the 49ers have “stalled a bit,” although the group has expressed their want to have him on the group.
His 49ers teammate, tight finish George Kittle, additionally instructed Fox News Digital this offseason the group ought to need to maintain Aiyuk in place.
“I talked to B.A. a number of occasions all through the offseason simply going by means of the contract negotiations,” Kittle mentioned. “It is hard generally since you’re speaking to individuals who you’ve been with them three to 4 years and also you guys are arguing about what your value is, which is an uncomfortable dialog on occasion, and also you won’t see eye to eye.
San Francisco 49ers large receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) walks off the sphere after the NFL NFC Divisional Playoff sport between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Images)
“I haven’t requested the main points of his contract or something like that, however it’s simply extra of a, ‘Hey, be affected person.’ It’s simply type of the best way the Niners do issues. I didn’t signal my contract till two-and-a-half weeks into coaching camp, and that’s fairly demanding when you must go on the market and follow whereas doing a deal. So, I instructed him, ‘Be affected person, proceed to work in your craft, don’t let something distract you. Just exit and be your self each single day.’ He’s in the proper way of thinking, the proper area. I’m not anxious about Brandon.”
Deebo Samuel, who famous throughout minicamp that he’s had discussions with Aiyuk, signed an extension in 2022. However, he requested a commerce when talks slowed down and wasn’t given his deal till that line was crossed.
“At the tip of the day, you need to get what you deserve, and also you hope it occurs,” Samuel mentioned, by way of ESPN.
Aiyuk is about to make $14.124 million this season on the franchise tag except widespread floor may be discovered. He can also be topic to fines north of $101,000 for lacking the 49ers’ necessary minicamp, whereas not displaying as much as voluntary exercises as effectively.
Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers on the sideline earlier than Super Bowl LVIII in opposition to 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 profession 12 months in San Fran, catching 75 balls for a whopping 1,342 yards with seven touchdowns over 16 video games. His teammates, together with Kittle, have expressed that he’s a high receiver within the league. And with many getting paid, together with Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown and A.J. Brown, Aiyuk is seeking to money in as effectively.
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