July 7, 2024

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

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

A former San Francisco 49ers player felt disrespected this offseason

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Nov 23, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the third quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

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

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Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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 follow me because I’ve done it the right way since I’ve been in that building. From the first day I walked in there to when I was in there earlier this morning.

Aiyuk has a serious message for the 49ers’ front office

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Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs safety Mike Edwards (21) breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) in the second half in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Aiyuk hinted he would seek to play elsewhere if the 49ers didn’t give him what he deserves:

 

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