Ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch addressed the media, with much of the focus centered on star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk, who is entering the final year of his contract, has been the subject of trade speculation, as the team aims to secure a long-term deal with him.
Lynch expressed the 49ers’ desire to keep Aiyuk on the roster throughout his career. However, he acknowledged that negotiations are ongoing and that Aiyuk has not been around the team recently. Despite this, Lynch stated that the team has received inquiries about the receiver but remains focused on retaining him.
Aiyuk’s absence from recent activities was noted, but Lynch declined to provide specific details regarding the contract negotiations. He emphasized that the team respects the privacy of players and prefers to keep negotiations confidential. Despite Aiyuk’s importance to the team, Lynch did not provide a definitive answer when asked if Aiyuk would be on the roster after the draft. However, he did express optimism that the situation would be resolved amicably.
