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49ers | SF wants to keep Brandon Aiyuk Wed Jun 19, 03:11 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk is a player the 49ers wants to sign to an extension but are not willing to match his asking price at this point, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The negotiations are not believed to be dead at this point.
| Footballguys view: We're probably talking about the difference between something like 26 and 28 million per year. Aiyuk's camp is going to push for the most they think they can get in an ever-rising wide receiver salary scale, while the 49ers are going to be measured and pay Aiyuk what they think will get him to sign when the dust settles. That the two sides are still looking for middle ground is a good sign that this will get done. Any team trading for Aiyuk would have to pay him at a level that make the 49ers reluctant and give up a good draft pick to boot. |
49ers | Ricky Pearsall Working In A Variety Of Spots Tue Jun 18, 04:28 PM
Ricky Pearsall has been exactly as advertised. The Niners have used him at multiple receiver positions in the offense and as a punt returner, which is probably his best ticket to touching the ball early in his rookie year.
| Footballguys view: According to ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner, the team wants Pearsall to be able to step in anywhere in case of injury, and he so far has proved plenty versatile, according to coach Kyle Shanahan. "We're getting him a lot of reps, getting a lot of different routes, trying all the positions and we've been really impressed with how he's started off," Shanahan said. The Athletic's Matt Barrows also had great things to say about Pearsall in a conversation last weekend, noting in particular that Pearsall gives the team flexibility should they eventually move on from one of their current starters. |
49ers | Brandon Aiyuk hints cloudy future with 49ers Mon Jun 17, 02:03 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk told Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels over FaceTime that the 49ers 'don't want me back' in a video that surfaced Monday, June 17. Aiyuk is currently seeking a new deal with the 49ers.
| Footballguys view: Aiyuk is under contract at $14.1 million in 2024. He reportedly wants $30 million or more per year. So, as PFT's Mike Florio noted, in saying "they don't want me back," Aiyuk might be saying they don't want him after this season. Or maybe he's saying they don't want him because they won't offer what he wants. The Athletic's Matt Barrows told us last weekend that the team has offered Aiyuk slightly less than the $28 million a year Amon-Ra St. Brown got from Detroit last month. Barrows also contends the two sides will eventually reach an agreement. Barrow added the 49ers often take these deals to "the bitter end." We'll continue monitoring this situation while reminding you the public portions of negotiations tend to be the most contentious. |
49ers | Report: Brandon Aiyuk Looking For More Than Team's $26 Million Offer Tue Jun 11, 04:56 PM
The 49ers and receiver Brandon Aiyuk continue to remain at an impasse as to the value of his next contract. The draft came and went without a trade to a new team, which means no other team was willing to both give Aiyuk what he wants by way of money and the 49ers what they want by way of compensation. Via NBC Sports Bay Area, Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle recently said that the team's most recent offer to Aiyuk is in the range of $26 million per year.
| Footballguys view: As Profootballtalk.com's Mike Florio pointed out, That's well below the $35 million high-water mark set last week by Justin Jefferson. It also would trail the likes of A.J. Brown ($32 million), Jaylen Waddle ($28.25 million), and Amon-Ra St. Brown ($28 million). Aiyuk, currently set to make $14.1 million this year, has pointed to St. Brown's deal as his desired target. Whatever the 49ers are offering, Aiyuk wants more. He skipped last week's mandatory minicamp. The next question is whether he'll report for training camp without a new deal. We'll continue to watch for more. |
49ers | Elijah Mitchell a trade candidate? Sat Jun 8, 03:32 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Elijah Mitchell is the 'clear No. 2' running back, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic, and Lombardi points out that the 49ers have previously traded backups Matt Breida and Jeff Wilson Jr. when they have had depth at the running back position.
| Footballguys view: With solid 2022 UDFA Jordan Mason and this year's third round pick Isaac Guerendo behind Mitchell, the team has the depth to deal the speedy, but oft injured backup. If 2024 UDFA Cody Schrader, who was a standout at Missouri last year, impresses in camp, it will make the 49ers decision even easier. Of course, there would have to be a trade market for Mitchell's services, but at least the Cowboys should be interested in any established running back that is available via trade. |
49ers | Brandon Aiyuk may have to pay fines Sat Jun 8, 03:17 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk is scheduled to be fined for skipping the mandatory minicamp, and the team does not appear interested in forgiving the fines at this point, according to The Athletic's Matt Barrows.
| Footballguys view: From the outside looking in, it appears the 49ers have made a long term offer to Aiyuk that they think is fair, but that the receiver is not satisfied with. It's possible that he's seeking Amon-Ra St. Brown money (around $30 million a year) and the 49ers just aren't prepared to pay that. If Aiyuk plays out this season under his fifth year option, the 49ers could still tag him next year. it's also possible that they trade him before the deadline during the season if the relationship breaks down. The most likely outcome here is still that the 49ers and Aiyuk find middle ground on a long term deal. |
49ers | Talanoa Hufanga hopes to play Week 1 Wed Jun 5, 04:43 PM
San Francisco 49ers S Talanoa Hufanga (knee) said he would like to return to practice during the later part of training camp with the hope of being available for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season.
Link to story 49ers | Ricky Pearsall making a strong first impression Wed Jun 5, 02:56 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall is 'doing a really good job' and has 'really impressed (the coaching staff)' with how he has looked during offseason work, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.'He's doing a really good job. He's got really good hands, so he always catches it. He's rarely going to have a drop. We're giving him a lot of reps, he's getting a lot of different routes, he's trying all the positions. We've been really impressed with how he's started off,' Shanahan told The Athletic's David Lombardi.
| Footballguys view: Pearsall is a perfect fit for what the 49ers are looking for at the wide receiver position. He's a creative receiver before and after the catch. Pearsall fights for yards after the catch, and he understands pursuit angles to outrun defenders to the spot. Pearsall can move the chains, and he could quickly become a favorite target for QB Brock Purdy. This year, Pearsall is working to establish a pecking order with guys like Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. |
49ers | Brandon Aiyuk A No-Show At Mandatory Minicamp Tue Jun 4, 03:39 PM
Matt Maiocco of NBCSportsBayArea.com reports that Aiyuk has not reported to the team's facility for their only mandatory work of the offseason. Aiyuk also stayed away from the team throughout the voluntary phases of work.
| Footballguys view: Aiyuk is subject to over $100,000 in fines for missing the three-day minicamp, although, as Profootballtalk.com suggests, he likely sees that as a price worth paying if it should help him land a long-term extension. There has also been trade chatter regarding Aiyuk throughout the offseason, but 49ers general manager John Lynch indicated that was no longer on the table after the draft. |
49ers | Raymond Johnson gets the boot Tue Jun 4, 03:21 PM
San Francisco 49ers DL Raymond Johnson was released on Tuesday, June 4.
Link to story 49ers | Cameron Latu on track for training camp Tue Jun 4, 03:13 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE Cameron Latu (knee) has reportedly experienced no setbacks following the knee surgery that ended his rookie season last summer, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Per Shanahan, Latu is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in late July.
Link to story 49ers | Christian McCaffrey Gets Two-Year Extension; Resets RB Market Tue Jun 4, 03:01 PM
Reigning Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey once again has reset the RB market, signing a two-year extension with the 49ers, averaging $19 million per year, per sources. McCaffrey will receive an additional $8 million over what he was scheduled to make in the first two years while adding $24 million in guarantees.
| Footballguys view: If the running back market was going to be reset, McCaffrey doing it should surprise nobody. In his first full season with the 49ers after joining them at the trade deadline in 2022, McCaffrey led the NFL in rushing yards (1,459), yards from scrimmage (2,023), and touchdowns (21) despite sitting out the regular-season finale after San Francisco had clinched home-field advantage and a bye in the playoffs. He averaged 22.1 opportunities per game. Beyond that, from a fantasy perspective, nobody posted a better average per-game scoring average (from Weeks 1-17) than McCaffrey's 24.7. His three-down skill set in this running back-friendly offense gives MaCaffrey a solid claim to RB1 status and the No. 1 overall spot for 2024. |
49ers | Logan Thomas contract update Mon Jun 3, 06:55 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent TE Logan Thomas (Commanders) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers Monday, June 3, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | Logan Thomas agrees to terms Mon Jun 3, 06:24 PM
Free-agent TE Logan Thomas (Commanders) agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers Monday, June 3, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Thomas will backup George Kittle in the role Charlie Woerner held before he left for the Falcons in free agent. Kittle is recovering from offseason surgery, but said he expects to be ready for the start of training camp. In 2023, Thomas made 55 receptions for 496 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games with Washington. |
49ers | George Kittle on track for camp Thu May 30, 01:16 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (core) is recovering from offseason surgery but said he expects to be ready for the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: The glass half full take here is that Kittle was still very close to his 2022 per game scoring playing with the injury for more than half of the season. If he can stay healthy this year, Kittle can easily outproduce his TE7 ADP. The glass half empty take is that this is more evidence that Kittle can't stay healthy for an entire season even though his only missed game last year was resting with the starters in Week 18. |
49ers | Ricky Pearsall limited Wednesday Thu May 30, 01:16 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (undisclosed) wore a no-contact jersey during the voluntary workout Wednesday, May 29.
| Footballguys view: There was no update on why Pearsall was wearing the jersey, but he hasn't missed any time in OTAs. More important than that is Pearsall impressing in extended time with the first team while Jauan Jennings and Brandon Aiyuk have been away from the team. Jennings getting an extension has rekindled speculation that Deebo Samuel could get dealt, which could open a path to value for Pearsall in his rookie year. |
49ers | Rock Ya-Sin leaves early Wed May 29, 05:05 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB Rock Ya-Sin (undisclosed) limped off the field during the voluntary workout early Wednesday, May 29, after suffering an undisclosed injury.
Link to story 49ers | Two-year contract with Jauan Jennings Wed May 29, 03:32 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings signed a new two-year contract with the 49ers Wednesday, May 29, worth as much as $15.4 million. The deal includes $10.5 million in guaranteed money.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers placed a second-round tender on Jennings earlier this year, and now they have him secured with a new contract. Last year, Jennings caught 19 passes for 265 yards and one touchdown as the team's no.3 receiver. This year, Jennings will compete with 2024 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall for that spot behind Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. |
49ers | Brandon Aiyuk seeking lucrative deal Sat May 25, 09:28 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk is reportedly seeking a contract extension that is equal to or better than the one that Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown recently received, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. St. Brown's deal is expected to give him $28 million annually over a three-year period.
| Footballguys view: Aiyuk is currently scheduled to make $14.1 million in the fifth year of his rookie contract. The 49ers have reportedly made keeping Aiyuk a priority, and we may see something done before training camp. |
49ers | Drake Jackson not on field Wed May 22, 07:28 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Drake Jackson (knee) did not participate in the voluntary workout Tuesday, May 21, but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Link to story 49ers | Jake Brendel to miss time Wed May 22, 07:26 PM
San Francisco 49ers C Jake Brendel (knee) is dealing with knee tendinitis and likely will not participate in any of the organized team activities, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Link to story 49ers | More on Christian McCaffrey's absence Wed May 22, 03:40 PM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey's absence from organized team activities is not related to his contract situation, according to a source.
Link to story 49ers | Brandon Aiyuk not present Wed May 22, 10:53 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk did not participate in the voluntary workout Tuesday, May 21.
| Footballguys view: Aiyuk is a key piece of the 49ers' offense, and earlier reports have indicated the team is focused on keeping him for the long term. He's set to earn just over $14 million on his fifth-year option in 2024, but Aiyuk wants a new contract. The 49ers have denied reports that Aiyuk was a potential trade candidate before the draft, and now it's time to back up that talk with a deal. However, OverTheCap.com has the 49ers with just $3.6 million in effective cap space. |
49ers | Christian McCaffrey not at workouts Tue May 21, 05:24 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey has not been participating in the voluntary workouts this offseason, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
| Footballguys view: Shanahan stated, "I'm not too concerned about Christian, but no, he hasn't been here." According to 49ersWebZone.com, some have speculated that McCaffrey's absence may be contract-related. Others have noted that the running back is slated to get married soon. The 49ers coach didn't offer a specific reason behind the player's absence. This is worth watching -- but until the sessions go from voluntary to mandatory, there's not much to see here. |
49ers | Trio of key players absent from OTAs Tue May 21, 04:53 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk, RB Christian McCaffrey and WR Jauan Jennings were not present for the second day of organized team activities on Tuesday, May 21.
| Footballguys view: As 49ersWebZone.com notes, Aiyuk is seeking a contract extension and is unlikely to participate in anything voluntary while he awaits a new deal. Jennings has yet to sign his $4.89 million restricted free-agent tender, so his absence also makes sense. |
49ers | Charvarius Ward on schedule Mon May 20, 04:55 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB Charvarius Ward (core) said he is nearly fully recovered from his injury and should be ready for the start of training camp.
Link to story 49ers | Dre Greenlaw to start season on PUP? Sun May 19, 04:55 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) could start the 2024 season on the physically unable to perform list, general manager John Lynch said on Saturday, May 18.
Link to story 49ers | Dre Greenlaw out of boot Fri May 17, 09:39 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) said he is no longer wearing a walking boot as he continues to recover from a torn Achilles.
Link to story 49ers | Jarrett Kingston signs contract Wed May 15, 03:12 PM
San Francisco 49ers sixth-round draft choice OT Jarrett Kingston signed a four-year contract with the 49ers Wednesday, May 15. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | Two officially ink deals with San Francisco Tue May 14, 04:11 PM
Free-agent DL Shakel Brown (Titans) and OL Chris Hubbard (Titans) signed one-year contracts with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, May 14. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | San Francisco parts with two Tue May 14, 04:08 PM
San Francisco 49ers DL Earnest Brown and OL Corey Luciano were waived on Tuesday, May 14.
Link to story 49ers | Chris Hubbard signs with Niners Tue May 14, 10:43 AM
Free-agent OG Chris Hubbard (Titans) agreed to an undisclosed deal with the San Francisco 49ers Tuesday, May 14.
Link to story 49ers | Niners sign Shakel Brown Mon May 13, 11:21 PM
Free-agent DL Shakel Brown (Titans) signed an undisclosed contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, May 13, per source.
Link to story 49ers | San Francisco seals the deal with three rookies Fri May 10, 04:25 PM
San Francisco 49ers third-round draft choice OL Dominick Puni (Kansas), fourth-round draft choice S Malik Mustapha (Wake Forest) and seventh-round draft choice LB Tatum Bethune (Florida State) signed four-year contracts on Friday, May 10. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | San Francisco signs three draft picks Fri May 10, 12:42 AM
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to terms with second-round CB Renardo Green, fourth-round RB Isaac Guerendo, and fourth-round WR Jacob Cowing on Thursday, May 9.
| Footballguys view: Guerendo is the team's fourth-round pick out of Louisville (Wisconsin transfer) that we're interested in from a dynasty perspective. He's a power player with more speed to his game. That means he's going to be a little 'bouncy' at times, but the 49ers will make sure that he makes better decisions in their wide-zone scheme. He's no.3 on the depth chart behind Christian McCaffrey and Elijah Mitchell, but Guerendo is most certainly capable of being a star (especially in that system) when he gets the chance. |
49ers | Dre Greenlaw unsure about return Thu May 9, 07:23 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) said he does not want to return to the lineup until he can contribute like he did before the injury and does not know how many games he will miss during the 2024 regular season.
Link to story 49ers | Spencer Waege let go Wed May 8, 03:03 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Spencer Waege was waived Wednesday, May 8.
Link to story 49ers | SF trying to lock up Brandon Aiyuk Wed May 8, 09:50 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk is still in the team's long-term plans as they try to sign him to a long-term deal.
| Footballguys view: There's been plenty of buzz around this story for some time, but deals get done at deadlines in the NFL. The former first-round pick is playing on his fifth-year option in 2024, and he's set to count $14.1 million against the cap. The team keeps talking about how integral Aiyuk is for the team, and they denied rumblings about trading him before the draft. Now, it's time to pay the man his money. We could see a deal get done before the start of training camp. |
49ers | San Francisco signs Mason Pline Fri May 3, 01:54 AM
The San Francisco 49ers signed undrafted free-agent TE Mason Pline (Furman) on Saturday, April 27.
Link to story 49ers | San Francisco not looking to move WRs Fri May 3, 12:53 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel and WR Brandon Aiyuk are players the 49ers are not looking to trade, according to general manager John Lynch.
| Footballguys view: They're not going to trade Samuel and Aiyuk, and that's something they've been expressing for some time. If the right offer came in - sure - but right now they'll move forward with their dynamic duo at receiver. Aiyuk is in the final year of his rookie deal, and the 49ers may not be able to afford keeping him around for the future. Stay tuned. |
49ers | Evan Anderson heads to San Francisco Sun Apr 28, 12:54 PM
Undrafted free-agent DT Evan Anderson (Florida Atlantic) agreed to a contract with the San Francisco 49ers that includes a $30,000 signing bonus and another $250,000 guaranteed in his base salary, according to source Sunday, April 28.
Link to story 49ers | Cody Schrader agrees with Niners Sat Apr 27, 09:54 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Cody Schrader (Missouri) agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, April 27, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | Niners adding Tanner Mordecai Sat Apr 27, 09:17 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, April 27, according to a source.
Link to story 49ers | 49ers signing Terique Owens Sat Apr 27, 07:44 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Terique Owens (Missouri State) is signing with the San Francisco 49ers, per source on Saturday, April 27.
Link to story 49ers | Isaac Guerendo picked by the 49ers Sat Apr 27, 01:38 PM
Louisville RB Isaac Guerendo was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 129th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Guerendo spent most of his college career at Wisconsin. He's fast (4.3 40-yard dash) and has good size (220 pounds). The 49ers know how to pick backs, so in dynasty formats we love Guerendo's potential in the NFL. |
49ers | SF didn't entertain trade offers for wide receivers Sat Apr 27, 09:41 AM
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team did not seriously consider trading WR Deebo Samuel or WR Brandon Aiyuk during the second day of the 2024 NFL Draft Friday, April 26.
Link to story 49ers | Niners add to secondary Fri Apr 26, 09:23 PM
Florida State CB Renardo Green was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 64th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story 49ers | Deebo Samuel unlikely to be traded to two teams Fri Apr 26, 06:46 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel has been receiving trade interest from the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills, but neither team appears likely to acquire him, according to sources.
Link to story 49ers | Deebo Samuel on the move? Fri Apr 26, 12:07 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel is more likely to be traded than WR Brandon Aiyuk, according to teams that Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle has spoken with.
Link to story 49ers | Niners select Ricky Pearsall Thu Apr 25, 11:39 PM
Florida WR Ricky Pearsall was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 31st overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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