Aiyuk has one more year left on his rookie deal after the 49ers picked up his fifth-year option
The San Francisco 49ers head to the offseason without a Vince Lombardi Trophy following their overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday.
Star receiver Brandon Aiyuk is one of many that still feels the sting of losing in the "Big Game," but his answers about his future with the team might have 49ers fans a bit nervous.
Aiyuk has one more season left on his rookie contract after San Fran picked up his fifth-year option, which is only available for first-round picks. That is a fully-guaranteed $14.124 million to play in the Bay Area next season.
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Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a pass that was tipped by Kindle Vildor #29 of the Detroit Lions during the third quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
However, when asked about whether he wants to have long-term contract extensions with the front office this offseason, Aiyuk stood stoic with media all around him.
"If that’s the right move, yeah," he said.
A follow-up question about what that "right move would look like" for Aiyuk, he was quick to respond.
"Being a champion," he said.
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The start of that conversation was whether Aiyuk wanted to get a "certain message" out about a potential extension, to which he said, "No."
This conversation comes as those close to Aiyuk have used social media to potentially give a glimpse into his thought process for his NFL future.
Aiyuk’s girlfriend posted to TikTok saying, "It might be the last time we step foot at Levi’s cause we might not be here next season."
Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Then, Aiyuk’s best friend, Draysean Hudson, posted a blunt explanation about the "exact reason why we leaving San Francisco."
"Thank you 49ers for drafting my brother we are forever grateful," he wrote in an Instagram Story. "Why does your all pro 1300 yard receiver have 3 catches in the Super Bowl??"
Aiyuk had three catches on six targets for 49 yards in the 25-22 overtime loss.
After some of the messages put out on social media, I asked #49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk if he had a message he wanted to put out and if he wants to remain with the team. #FTTB | @KPIXtv pic.twitter.com/tE8IgynW20
— Matt Lively (@mattblively) February 13, 2024
Finally, Aiyuk also had his own cryptic social media message.
"Don’t forget what got you there," he wrote.
Aiyuk had a career year with the 49ers in 2023, posting 1,342 yards with seven touchdowns, which led to a second-team All-Pro nod.
But all these signs appear to be leading to a disgruntled player in Aiyuk, who again, is still under contract with the 49ers for one more season.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) walks off the field after the NFL NFC Divisional Playoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
We’ll see how the offseason unfolds for the 49ers and whether Aiyuk’s intentions about his future with San Fran get more clear, because as of now, those waters look murky.
Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
