Brandon Aiyuk’s long-running contract dispute with the San Francisco 49ers came to an end today when the wide receiver agreed to a four-year deal to remain in San Francisco.
A person familiar with the deal said the two sides reached an agreement after Aiyuk missed his second straight practice despite being cleared by doctors to participate.
The source spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced.
NFL Network was first to report the deal, which will pay Aiyuk $120 million over four years with $76 million guaranteed.
The receiver had refused to work out throughout the offseason prior to the upcoming season amid a stalemate in negotiations and citing a back injury.
Coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch said doctors gave Aiyuk the OK to practice Wednesday, but he did not participate, risking a fine.
All that was behind us a day later when the two sides reached an agreement. It’s 11 days until September 9, when San Francisco will play its first game of the season against the New York Jets.
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– 2024-09-03 00:12:30
