“The 49ers do not want me back.” After it became evident that he had done everything in his power to persuade the 49ers to offer him a new deal, the team’s star player expressed regret.

“The 49ers do not want me back.” After it became evident that he had done everything in his power to persuade the 49ers to offer him a new deal, the team’s star player expressed regret.

To put it mildly, the San Francisco 49ers‘ off-season has been fascinating. They suffered another heartbreaking loss in the Super Bowl as their 2023–24 season came to an end against the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite being the NFC’s top pick to make a Super Bowl comeback in 2024, they have had a lot of turbulent off-season circumstances.

Specifically, Brandon Aiyuk’s hold in and Trent Williams’ hold out. On the other hand, the 49ers’ story is starting to bore the national media.

Fans went crazy after he posted an obviously staged TikTok video in which he claimed the 49ers “don’t want me back.” Two weeks ago, he formally requested a trade after making cryptic posts on social media, many of which included former college teammate and close friend Aiyuk, quarterback Jayden Daniels of the Commanders.

He arrived for Niners training camp with the intention of attending team meetings rather than practice in order to avoid receiving a fine. Some individuals in the national media have taken notice of his antics:

The final year of his rookie contract, Aiyuk is expected to make $14.1 million this season. However, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports that Aiyuk wants to be earning at least twice as much as the league’s best wide receivers.

Three-time Super Bowl winner and current Fox Sports football analyst Mark Schlereth remarked on his podcast last week, “Understand your value.” “.. Please comprehend where you are, Brandon Aiyuk. Hey, are you deserving of compensation? Indeed, you ought to be compensated. But do you really deserve to be one of the National Football League’s top ten highest paid wide receivers? Without a doubt not.

When co-host Mike Evans questioned Schlereth about Aiyuk and others’ choice to “hold in,” Schlereth opened up.

He declared, “I think it’s chicken s—t.” “Drop some n-ts and don’t be there. Alternatively, just show there and don’t allow your teammates go out and do all the work while you sit about if you’re going to be there, around them, and in the locker room. Come to camp and participate, or have the balls to stay home. This “stay in” stuff seems, in my opinion, pointless.

The 49ers’ off-season has undoubtedly been dominated by the Aiyuk problem. It will be interesting to watch if the 49ers grant his trade request or if he stays with them.