Déjà vu?
For much of the offseason, Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers were at an impasse, seemingly unable to find common ground on the terms of the big-money deal Aiyuk and his representatives felt he so richly deserved.
Aiyuk appeared to be angling for a move elsewhere, placing an official trade request in July. In the end, though, San Francisco is where Aiyuk's heart — and wallet — lay.
On Thursday, he made it official. Aiyuk and the 49ers agreed to a long-term contract extension, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
The move sees Aiyuk surge into the upper echelons of NFL wideouts, not just in terms of talent, but also in terms of market value.
Here's the latest on Aiyuk's new deal.
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Brandon Aiyuk contract details
- Years: 4
- Value: $120 million
- AAV: $30 million
- Guaranteed: $76 million
Aiyuk inked a four-year, $120 million extension Thursday with the 49ers. He'll net $76 million in guaranteed money over the course of his contract, tied for the sixth-highest total among wide receivers.
The new deal will kick in during the 2025 season. Aiyuk will receive $30 in average annual salary, making him the fifth-highest paid receiver by that metric.
The Arizona State product put together the most productive season of his young career in 2023, posting career highs in yardage (1,342) and yards per catch (17.9). Aiyuk, 26, established himself as one of Brock Purdy's favorite targets, garnering an All-Pro second-team nod in the process.
For his efforts, Aiyuk was richly rewarded. He now takes his place among the stars, surging past plenty of stars to become one of the highest-paid non-QBs in the league.
Brandon Aiyuk stats
| Season | G | Rec. | Tgts | Yards | YPC | TDs |
| 2020 | 12 | 60 | 96 | 748 | 12.5 | 5 |
| 2021 | 17 | 56 | 84 | 826 | 14.8 | 5 |
| 2022 | 17 | 78 | 114 | 1,015 | 13.0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 16 | 75 | 105 | 1,342 | 17.9 | 7 |
| Totals | 62 | 269 | 399 | 3,931 | 14.6 | 25 |
NFL's highest-paid wide receivers 2024
Aiyuk will not get a chance to bask in his new riches until 2025. As such, he is not listed on the top-10 highest paid wideouts in 2024.
| Rank | Player | Team | AAV |
| 1 | Justin Jefferson | Vikings | $35 million |
| 2 | A.J. Brown | Eagles | $32 million |
| 3 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | Lions | $30.002 million |
| 4 | Tyreek Hill | Dolphins | $30 million |
| 5 | Jaylen Waddle | Dolphins | $28.17 million |
| 6 | Davante Adams | Raiders | $28 million |
| 7 | Cooper Kupp | Rams | $26.7 million |
| 8 | DeVonta Smith | Eagles | $25 million |
| 9 | Nico Collins | Texans | $24.25 million |
| 10 | DK Metcalf | Seahawks | $24 million |
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In terms of total contract value, Aiyuk fares well among the league's finest pass-catchers. He sits just behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and even with Tyreek Hill on the list of the NFL's wealthiest wideouts.
| Rank | Player | Team | Total contract |
| 1 | Justin Jefferson | Vikings | $140 million |
| Davante Adams | Raiders | $140 million |
| 3 | CeeDee Lamb | Cowboys | $136 million |
| 4 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | Lions | $120.01 million |
| 5 | Brandon Aiyuk | 49ers | $120 million |
| Tyreek Hill | Dolphins | $120 million |
| 7 | Amari Cooper | Browns | $100 million |
| 8 | A.J. Brown | Eagles | $96 million |
| 9 | Calvin Ridley | Titans | $92 million |
| 10 | Jaylen Waddle | Dolphins | $84.5 million |
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