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Brandon Aiyuk's Situation Remains In Limbo

It’s legitimate to question which NFL jersey Brandon Aiyuk will wear for the 2024 NFL season. After sharing with Jayden Daniels that the San Francisco 49ers allegedly didn’t want the All-Pro wide receiver back, more details emerged regarding a discussion on a proposed trade between the Niners and the Washington Commanders.

As Aiyuk commented on JPAFootball's Instagram post, "But I thought the Niners was never tryna trade me?"

A conversation between the reigning National Football Conference champions and the Commanders regarding Aiyuk occurred. However, the Commanders did not pursue the trade for a good reason. In addition to Terry McLaurin, who has four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, Washington has Jahan Dotson and rookie wideout Luke McCaffrey.

Meanwhile, the 49ers and Aiyuk met during contract negotiation talks. However, only a trade can prevent him from wearing the 49ers uniform this season because San Francisco exercised the fifth-year option on his rookie scale contract. That option will earn Aiyuk a fully guaranteed $14,124,000 this season.

Multiple reports emerged that the 49ers offered Aiyuk a contract extension worth $26 million annually. However, the former Arizona State standout reportedly wanted a deal with a $30 million yearly average. Getting that offer will put him among the highest-paid wide receivers this season.

While there are no definitive answers from Aiyuk and the 49ers, this saga will continue as training camp draws nearer.

-Lance Fernandez

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