49ers ideal outcome with Brandon Aiyuk amid contract situation revealed originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The San Francisco 49ers are in a position they likely weren't expecting to be in when they decided to give Brandon Aiyuk the money he wanted.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt'll be interesting to see what unfolds for Aiyuk and the 49ers moving forward, as it seems very likely that he'll have to be released.
According to CBS Sports, there are a few factors that could come into play, but for Joel Corry of the outlet, the most ideal one for San Francisco would be if it can find a trade for him.
“The ideal scenario would be for the 49ers to trade Aiyuk. The trade compensation wouldn't come anything close to the second- and third-round picks Pittsburgh was reportedly willing to give up for Aiyuk prior to his 2024 contract extension with the 49ers.
"Aiyuk didn't resemble the player who earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2023 before he got hurt. The 49ers received a fifth-round pick from the Washington Commanders in March for wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who played in 15 games last season...
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“Whether the 49ers trade Aiyuk in a timely manner or release him without a post-June 1 designation, there is going to be $29,585,843 of dead money, a salary cap charge for a player no longer on a team's roster, from his $23 million signing bonus and the $22.855 million 2025 option bonus,” he wrote.
As Corry touched on here, it might be challenging to find a trade partner for Aiyuk, considering how much he makes and his injury history. If the 49ers got anything back in return, it likely wouldn't be more than a late-round pick.
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