Brandon Aiyuk, the All-Pro wideout for the San Francisco 49ers, has put an end to all the speculation about his future by signing a lucrative four-year contract extension with the team. The franchise announced the news on Friday, revealing that Aiyuk’s new deal is worth a staggering $120 million, with $76 million guaranteed. This new contract is front-loaded, with Aiyuk set to receive an eye-popping $47 million by April 1, 2025.
“We were thrilled to draft Brandon in 2020 and are now equally excited to have him in the fold for years to come,” said 49ers general manager John Lynch in a statement. “Brandon is a special talent who is a warrior on the field and plays with a passion that we look for in 49ers. We look forward to Brandon continuing to be part of what we strive to accomplish as an organization.”
The negotiations between Aiyuk and the 49ers had hit a rough patch, with the star wide receiver even requesting a trade at one point. The Pittsburgh Steelers were heavily linked to Aiyuk, with reports suggesting that they had agreed on trade terms with the 49ers. However, in a surprising turn of events, the Niners front office made a last-ditch effort to retain Aiyuk by offering him a long-term contract extension, which ultimately proved successful.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan had left the door open for a resolution, saying, “There’s a scenario for anything, so I don’t want to rule anything out.” Aiyuk, who was drafted by the 49ers in 2020, has been a consistent performer for the team, surpassing 1,000 receiving yards in each of the last two seasons. His return to a potent offense led by Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey is sure to make the 49ers a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming season.
With Aiyuk back in the fold, the 49ers are poised to make another run at the Super Bowl, with top odds to win it all this season. The return of Aiyuk, along with the rest of the offensive weapons on the team, is sure to keep defensive coordinators up at night as they try to figure out how to stop this high-powered offense. It’s a great day for the 49ers and their fans as they secure one of the league’s best playmakers for the foreseeable future.