49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk provides cryptic response after being asked if he hopes to remain with San Francisco

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The San Francisco 49ers came up just short of the ultimate goal of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, falling to the Kansas City Chiefs 25-22 in overtime of Super Bowl LVIII. Now, the franchise embarks into an offseason where they’ll look to retool in hopes of making another title run in 2024. One of the biggest questions hovering over the team — specifically the offense — is the status of wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. 

The wideout is entering the final year of his rookie contract after the Niners picked up his fifth-year option last April. With Aiyuk essentially in a lame-duck year, the thought is that he could be a trade candidate if he and the team can’t come to terms on a long-term extension. Given that San Francisco doesn’t have much cap space to work with and other skill-position players already locked in with hefty contracts, it’s possible his days in the Bay Area could be numbered.  

On Tuesday, a dejected Aiyuk, who admitted that this latest defeat was the toughest loss of his career, met with reporters and was specifically asked if he hopes to remain with the franchise. 

“If that’s the right move, yeah,” he told reporters. 

When asked further what that right move would look like, he answered, “Being a champion.”

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Author : Tyler Sullivan

Publish date : 2024-02-13 21:26:33

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