49ers allow WR Aiyuk to seek trade | National Sports

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been given permission by the 49ers to explore trade opportunities, indicating that contract negotiations are likely not making progress in San Francisco. Reports suggest that the 49ers have allowed Aiyuk to engage with other teams, signaling a potential trade in the works, after general manager John Lynch previously downplayed trade talks involving the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cleveland Browns. NBC Sports reported that trade frameworks are in place with multiple teams, excluding the Steelers. Aiyuk, the 25th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, is set to earn $14.124 million in 2024 on his fifth-year team option. In 2023, he led the team with 75 receptions, 1,342 yards, and seven touchdowns. Lynch mentioned that a trade with Aiyuk is not off the table in the final season of his contract, especially with the recent surge in wide receiver contracts. Notable deals include Tyreek Hill’s $30 million salary per season, Justin Jefferson’s $140 million contract, A.J. Brown’s $96 million deal, and Amon-Ra St. Brown’s $30 million per year contract. Despite attending training camp to avoid fines, Aiyuk is not practicing with the team. Players who fail to report to camp may face fines of up to $50,000 per day under the collective bargaining agreement. –Field Level Media