Aiyuk says 49ers ‘don’t want me back’ in viral social media post originally appeared in NBC Sports Bay Area
Brandon Aiyuk appeared to provide an ominous update on the status of his contract extension negotiations with the 49ers.
In a video posted to her TikTok account on Monday morning with the caption “I’m laughing but I’m crying.” [for real],” Aiyuk is seen talking to Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels on Facetime.
Warning: Video below contains NSFW language
“What happened, man?” Daniels asked Aiyuk while watching one of the wide receiver’s highlights during the 49ers’ Week 11 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
“They said they don’t want me back… I swear,” Aiyuk said in response.
Negotiations between Aiyuk and the 49ers appear to have stalled after San Francisco reportedly offered star wide receiver a contract worth close to $26 million annually, $2 million less than Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown’s $28 million per year mark, a cap hit Aiyuk reportedly targets.
Daniels quarterbacked Aiyuk at Arizona State in 2019 and the two appear to have developed a close bond over the years.
Close enough to where the new face of the Commanders is getting the inside scoop on Aiyuk’s latest contract negotiations.
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