Brandon Aiyuk Described 49ers Contract Negotiations With One Word

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is not pleased with contract negotiations with his NFL team so far. In a word, the contract negotiations have turned " personal ."

Presumably, Aiyuk doesn't believe he's being properly valued after back-to-back strong seasons for the 49ers.

The wide receiver led San Francisco in receiving yards (1,342) by a wide margin last season. It gave him a second consecutive 1,000 yard receiving mark after another strong campaign from 2022.

It's inarguable Aiyuk has been a valuable part of the team's success. The skilled pass catcher has provided another offensive threat to fellow receiver Deebo Samuel , tight end George Kittle and running back Christian McCaffrey .

The apparent disconnect between Aiyuk and San Francisco urged the receiver meet with the franchise to get on the same page. Presumably, the meeting would be crucial for camaraderie between all involved.

The Super Bowl window for the Niners is uncertain with star players getting older and approaching new contracts. Figuring out how to keep and maximize the team's most important players should take priority for the franchise in the near future.

San Francisco opens the season with a game against the New York Jets .

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