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After the San Francisco 49ers fell short of winning a Super Bowl title as they couldn’t get the best of the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime back in February, all the attention quickly turned to the contract situation of up-and-coming star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
Following a solid season with the 49ers, Aiyuk desired to become one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL, but the team seemed unwilling to meet his asking price, which led to a long and drawn-out process leading to a lot of doubts about whether he’d be with the team on a long-term basis.
The two sides went back and forth for months, with seemingly no progress being made, and that ultimately led to a trade request from the star wide receiver, with the Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Commanders and New England Patriots being interested trade suitors.
Fortunately for the 49ers, they weren’t forced to trade one of Brock Purdy’s favorite targets, as they agreed to terms on a lucrative long-term deal, resulting in much relief among his teammates.
On a recent appearance on Up & Adams, superstar tight end George Kittle reacted to the news about the extension for Aiyuk and how he’s glad the whole fiasco is finally over with and his teammate staying put via 95.7 The Game.
“I’m just happy that it’s over. And get Brandon Aiyuk back on the football field. And I get to see his smiling face every single day in the locker room,” Kittle said.
“I’m just happy that it’s over. And get Brandon Aiyuk back on the football field. And I get to see his smiling face every single day in the locker room.”
Same, @gkittle46. Same!
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— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) August 30, 2024
Although a deal finally came to fruition with Aiyuk, the 49ers still have a problematic contract situation concerning star left tackle Trent Williams, who wants to be paid what he’s worth before the start of the 2024 NFL season.
With Williams crucial to the team’s success offensively, the 49ers brass are likely working day and night to complete this deal and avoid any distractions heading into Week 1.
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