Report: Aiyuk plans to attend 49ers camp despite trade request
Disgruntled star wideout Brandon Aiyuk is reporting to San Francisco 49ers training camp, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport.
Aiyuk reportedly requested a trade amid stalled discussions regarding a contract extension. Teams have contacted the 49ers, but the front office remains steadfast in its desire to keep him.
"We fully intend on Brandon being a Niner," general manager John Lynch said, according to Garafolo.
The 26-year-old will earn $14.1 million in the final year of his rookie deal, according to Over the Cap. Aiyuk has been adamant about his desire for a lucrative extension on social media and in interviews over the offseason.
It's unclear if Aiyuk will participate in any on-field workouts when the Niners practice this week. Lynch said he expects all his players to participate in on-field work, according to The Athletic's Matt Barrows.
The Arizona State product skipped voluntary OTA sessions and mandatory minicamp last month. Aiyuk would've been subject to fines of $50,000 per day for training camp absences under the league's collective bargaining agreement.
Aiyuk posted a career-high 1,342 yards on 75 catches and recorded seven touchdowns in 2023 on his way to a second-team All-Pro nod.
The 2020 first-round pick has recorded 269 receptions, 3,931 yards, and 25 scores ahead of his fifth season.