Kurtenbach: The 49ers will have to pay with Brandon Aiyuk, one way or another
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The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly looking to trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk ahead of an injury guarantee deadline. The decision stems from mixed opinions within the team's front office about the contract worth $120 million Aiyuk signed last year, especially given his significant knee injury risks. Facing the potential cost of $31 million in guarantees due shortly, the 49ers may have to sweeten trade offers with additional assets. The trade market has cooled for Aiyuk since last August, raising doubts about what value they can extract in the current scenario.
The 49ers are trying to trade Brandon Aiyuk before April 1 to avoid financial repercussions related to his $120 million contract and injury risks.
San Francisco's front office is divided over Aiyuk's future, given his significant injury risk and the financial implications of his guaranteed contract.
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