49ers Playing Hardball With Brandon Aiyuk Amid Commanders Interest
Summary
The San Francisco 49ers are refusing to release wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who wants to join the Washington Commanders. The team is asking for a trade deal instead of letting him go for free, since his contract issues have lowered his value.Key Facts
- Brandon Aiyuk is currently with the San Francisco 49ers but wants to move to the Washington Commanders.
- The 49ers have not been able to contact Aiyuk this offseason.
- The team will only trade Aiyuk and is not willing to release him without compensation.
- Aiyuk’s contract disputes have voided some of his salary guarantees.
- His trade value is low, possibly only worth a seventh-round draft pick.
- The Commanders do not want to take on Aiyuk’s full contract unless it is renegotiated.
- The 49ers must decide to trade or release Aiyuk before his $24.9 million bonus is due on September 1.
- The 49ers hope other teams might try to trade for Aiyuk, pushing the Commanders to make an offer.
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