Following an offseason of speculation, rumors and chatter that recently included a trade request, Brandon Aiyuk’s contract situation is still unresolved as training camp gets underway for the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara.
Despite not signing a new deal, or being traded, the rising star pass catcher reported for the start of training camp on Tuesday. While he did return to the 49ers facility at the start of camp, Aiyuk didn’t suit up for the opening practice on Wednesday.
Aiyuk watched the first practice from the sideline in a t-shirt and shorts.
Via @nwagoner on Twitter:
#49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk is out here at the team’s first practice of training camp but in shorts and a T shirt watching from the side. Perhaps no surprise given the circumstances as he awaits resolution to his contract status. pic.twitter.com/0BZJaLWhIs
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) July 24, 2024
Aiyuk was later seen leaving the 49ers practice field with John Lynch.
Via @mattbarrows on Twitter:
Brandon Aiyuk just walked off the field … and into the 49ers main HQ building with John Lynch. pic.twitter.com/HMl9l0ylZW
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) July 24, 2024
Aiyuk is entering the final season of his rookie contract with the 49ers. The 49ers drafted Aiyuk in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft out of Arizona State. Aiyuk is coming off a career-high season in yards with 1342. Aiyuk added 75 receptions and seven touchdowns. Aiyuk has recorded over 1000 yards, 75 or more catches and at least seven touchdowns in his last two seasons with the Niners.
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