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Brandon Aiyuk Sends Serious Message To San Francisco 49ers Front Office About Getting Paid

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 3/30/24

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk sent the front office a serious message about what he expects the team to do with his contract. The 49ers are negotiating with Aiyuk about extending his time with the 49ers.

A former San Francisco 49ers player felt disrespected this offseason

The 49ers recently lost a veteran player, Arik Armstead, because he felt disrespected by the offer San Francisco gave him this offseason after nine seasons with the team. Aiyuk isn’t going to be disrespected by the 49ers either.

Brandon Aiyuk wants what he deserves

Per a transcription of Aiyuk’s comments on Nightcap with Shannon Sharpe, Aiyuk said he wants to stay with the 49ers, but he wants to get paid his worth. Per the transcription of Aiyuk’s comment by Josh Alper with NBC Sports:

“I’m trying to get what I deserve,” Aiyuk said. “I feel like this season, this season playing football, I figured out who I was as a person and a player — what I bring to the table, what I bring to the locker room, what I bring to the organization. The value I hold when I walk in that building. People gonna

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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