Brandon Aiyuk’s departure from the Bay Area appears to be getting closer, with wide receiver recently traded to follow the San Francisco 49ers on Instagram. Aiyuk is entering the final year of his rookie contract and his performance on the field is said to have attracted interest from NFL teams are looking for a top player. The 26-year-old has hinted that he is looking for a long-term deal and that could mean leaving the 49ers, who already have some highly paid superstars on the roster. histactic of unfollowing a team has been used by a number of athletes to indirectly convey their message, with Kyler Murray perhaps the most famous player to use the move This. He then signed a five-year, $230.5 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals. Quarterback Justin Fields recently unfollowed the Chicago Bears on social media and a few weeks later joined the Pittsburgh Steelers.Brandon Aiyuk has been excellent since being drafted by the 49ers in the first round of the NFL Draft 2020. The speedster amassed 269 receptions, 3,932 receiving yards and 27 total touchdowns in 62 regular season games. Aiyuk was also a member of the team that reached the Super Bowl last season, before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Aiyuk is expected to make $14.1 million next season and will become a free agent afterwards. It seems the talented player wants to make a decision before the 2024 season begins.