Brandon Aiyuk sends Strong and Fearful message to 49ers
Aiyuk had stopped following the 49ers on Instagram as of Friday afternoon. The wide receiver is currently engaged in contract negotiations with the organization, but no deal has been reached as of yet.
Aiyuk is the latest player in a long line of athletes to unfollow his team on social media in protest of their contract circumstances. Though the circumstances were a little more complicated in at least one other instance, this is not the first time it has happened this offseason.
It is impossible to misunderstand Aiyuk’s message, especially given his prior activities. The wide receiver has made it plain that he wants a raise as he approaches the last year of his rookie deal using a number of different strategies. He has also stated it clearly, although he has refrained from criticizing the group specifically thus far.
After recording 75 receptions for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns in 2023, Aiyuk is coming off of his greatest season as a professional. Should a deal not be reached, his salary for the upcoming season would be $14.124 million.