San Francisco 49ers broad receiver Brandon Aiyuk spent the offseason negotiating a brand new cope with the workforce and was almost traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers over a contract dispute.
In reality, FOX NFL insider Jay Glazer stated over the weekend the 49ers had a deal in place to ship Aiyuk to the Steelers when issues modified on the eleventh hour. Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million extension and the remaining is historical past.
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San Francisco 49ers broad receiver Brandon Aiyuk can’t catch a go in opposition to New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II in the long run zone in Santa Clara, California, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP Picture/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Aiyuk began on Monday evening in opposition to the New York Jets. Simply as the primary half was coming to an finish, Brock Purdy discovered him in the long run zone. Aiyuk dove for the ball however got here up brief.
Peyton Manning, who was watching the sport along with his brother Eli and former New England Patriots coach Invoice Belichick on the “ManningCast” simulcast of the sport, ripped Aiyuk for dropping the ball after the prolonged contract dispute.
“Get signed, get in training camp. There’s a reason for training camp, you need it,” a fired up Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer stated on the published. “We need the reps. Get those contracts done earlier so we can get into training camp, and we don’t drop balls on opening night.
Former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Peyton Manning walks across the field prior to the start of their game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on Oct. 8, 2016, in College Station, Texas. (Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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“You’re nonetheless catching balls on a highschool subject from some quarterback that’s 45 years outdated, my age. You’re not catching balls out of your quarterback. Get signed, get in camp and we don’t drop the ball.”
Eli Manning also admitted that Aiyuk looked rusty.
The Aiyuk drama started right after the team’s Super Bowl LVIII loss, and it went to the end of August. The wide receiver also admitted he made things “tough” before the deal was done.
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner defends against a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in Santa Clara, California, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
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On Monday, the 49ers defeated the Jets 32-19. Aiyuk had two catches on five targets for 28 yards.
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