Brandon Aiyuk, the wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, recently took a notable action that is commonly seen among players who are dissatisfied with their teams. He has decided to unfollow the team on Instagram. It is worth noting that this unfollow occurred at the same time as rumors of a potential trade involving him.
Did Brandon Aiyuk Really Unfollow The 49ers From Instagram?
On April 13, DailyMail reported with a screenshot from Brandon Aiyuk's Instagram following list, which didn't have the San Francisco 49ers in it. According to reports, Brandon Aiyuk wants a new contract with the team, considering that he is heading into his rookie contract's final year.
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In June 2024, Brandon Aiyuk signed a $12.5 million contract with the 49ers, which was a 4-year deal, along with a $6.6 million signing bonus. Now that his rookie contract is almost over, Brandon has made it very clear that he wants a contract extension that will most probably put him under the slab of the highest-paid WRs.
Just a couple of weeks ago, Brandon Aiyuk said during a podcast with Shannon Sharpe, "I'm trying to get what I deserve." The star wide receiver said that he is well aware of the value he brings to the table, and therefore the team should pay him accordingly.
There have been rumors that Brandon might be traded by the 49ers to Pittsburgh. However, General Manager John Lynch confirmed that these rumors hold no truth. Interestingly, even though Lynch dismissed the trade rumors, Brandon Aiyuk's move to unfollow the 49ers reflects something else.
As of now, there's no confirmation regarding Brandon's trade or contract extension. What's confirmed is that if he plays with the 49ers this season, he will be making about $14 million from his rookie contract. Moving forward, he could either become a free agent next year or receive a franchise tag.
