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San Francisco 49ers have obtained commerce requires star huge receiver, deal unlikely

Defending NFC West champions San Francisco 49ers have some key decisions to make as the offseason progresses.

Apparently one has already been done. 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke to the media Monday from the site of NFL owners’ meetings in Arizona and indicated that they will pick up the fifth-year option on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s contract for the 2024 season.

This is by no means a surprise. Aiyuk, a 2020 49ers first-round pick, comes off a 2022 breakout campaign for San Francisco. He recorded 78 receptions for 1,015 yards and eight touchdowns while catching 68% of his goals.

If exercised, the 2024 option on Aiyuk’s rookie deal will cost $14.1 million. According to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, this has led to teams actually calling San Francisco to trade in for the young star receiver. At this point, San Francisco has no real interest in moving Aiyuk.

After back-to-back NFC Championship Game appearances, it makes little sense for San Francisco to lay down one of its most important weapons. However, the question certainly arises as to whether the 49ers can afford to sign Aiyuk long-term.

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