As it stands, the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk haven’t finalized a trade both parties can agree on. This prompted defensive end Nick Bosa to reflect on his contract dispute around a year ago before signing a substantial deal from the franchise.
Just recently, the New England Patriots decided not to pursue a trade for Brandon Aiyuk, according to sources. The Patriots were one of three teams, along with the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers, that had been in contact with the 49ers about potentially acquiring the standout wide receiver.
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New England had been trying to acquire the San Francisco star for months, and was willing to make him one of the top five highest-paid receivers in the NFL in terms of average annual salary. However, the Patriots ultimately decided not to pursue the trade further, as they were not getting a great vibe in negotiations with the 49ers star.
Aiyuk, a second-team All-Pro in 2023, has been holding out from 49ers training camp as he seeks a new contract. The 49ers have granted him permission to negotiate with other teams, but a deal has not yet materialized. He is currently set to play on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract, which would pay him $14.1 million in 2024.
While the 49ers are hopeful of finding a resolution to keep the wide receiver in San Francisco, the situation remains fluid, with the Steelers and other teams still potentially in the mix for a trade. The 49ers will need to be comfortable with any potential compensation in order to part ways with their star receiver.
San Francisco 49ers Defensive End Nick Bosa Recounts His Own Contract Dispute Amid Brandon Aiyuk Situation
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Apart from acknowledging the difficulty of replacing Aiyuk in the lineup, Bosa also reflected his own contract dispute with San Francisco around a year ago. In an article by Myles Simmons for NBC Sports, the defensive end share more of his experience.
While Bosa said he thinks the situation between the 49ers and Aiyuk will “get worked out,” he added he “definitely didn’t want to be traded” last year. “It’s a good place to be, for sure,” Bosa said. “I’m very, very thankful and grateful to be paid here because I don’t think there’s many other organizations that are as good as this one,” Simmons wrote.
Before the 2023-24 season began, Bosa and the 49ers agreed to a record-setting five-year, $170 million contract extension. The deal made him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history, with $122.5 million guaranteed.
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Although Bosa’s dispute ended well for both parties, there’s no end yet in sight for Aiyuk’s situation with the team. Hopefully, both parties can find a compromise that will prove to be beneficial to everyone involved.
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