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The San Francisco 49ers haven’t been able to sort things out with Brandon Aiyuk.
We’re two weeks away from the start of the regular season, and the All-Pro wide receiver is still disgruntled with his contract situation.
On paper, the Niners could just force him to play under his current deal.
However, given how uncomfortable and awkward he’s made it for everybody, the team is doing the right thing by also fielding calls for his services.
That’s why Niners fans weren’t particularly pleased to see him talking to Las Vegas Raiders HC Antonio Pierce during their pregame warmups (via Coach Yac).
Raiders HC Antonio Pierce and Brandon Aiyuk talking during pregame warmups
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— Coach Yac (@Coach_Yac) August 24, 2024
It didn’t take long before the fans took to Twitter to express their concerns on the matter, with others urging the Niners to get Davante Adams in any potential trade.
Literally the last person I want to see him talking to.
— Drew (@TechDrew_) August 24, 2024
Not a good look
— Benny Murnane (@Benny49erBraves) August 24, 2024
please give us davante
— dave (@zestyfn) August 24, 2024
BA for Adams and a 4th. Who says no?
— SF49ers (@RDNM49ers) August 24, 2024
Needless to say, Adams, Brock Bowers, and Maxx Crosby might be the only untouchable players in Las Vegas.
The Raiders already have one of the best wide receivers in the game in town, and landing another All-Pro-caliber pass-catcher to the mix would certainly make life significantly easier for Gardner Minshew.
They were mentioned as a potential landing spot for Aiyuk before the NFL Draft but to no avail.
Of course, this could all be just some friendly chatter between Aiyuk and Pierce.
But given how things have fared between Aiyuk and the Niners and how much he seems determined to get out of the Bay area, everything he does or doesn’t do will be heavily scrutinized.
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