49ers expressed interest in Vikings’ Justin Jefferson amid Brandon Aiyuk saga
With uncertainty surrounding wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk this offseason, the 49ers have reportedly considered several players as potential replacements for Aiyuk. Before San Francisco ended a contract stalemate with Aiyuk, 26, and signed the player to a four-year, $120 million extension that included $76 million guaranteed, the 49ers inquired about both the Vikings' Justin Jefferson […]
Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Nimmo smack homers in Mets’ win
PHILADELPHIA — The Mets' lineup has been buoyed by Francisco Lindor's MVP-caliber season and the emergence of Mark Vientos, who led the team to a playoff berth, but the offense needs more to make an impact in October. Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Alvarez have been two of the main culprits for the poor performance so […]
Brandon Aiyuk ‘scared to watch’ film of of Week 1 performance
Things have started to get spooky early for Brandon Aiyuk this year. The 49ers wide receiver was so intimidated by his performance against the Jets in Week 1 that he admitted he was “scared” to watch tape of the game on “Monday Night Football.” “I hadn't seen the film until this morning. It was really […]
Peyton Manning torches 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk for dropping TD catch after offseason contract drama
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Peyton Manning goes off on Brandon Aiyuk for dropped touchdown after contract saga
Peyton Manning didn't allow a pass dropped by Brandon Aiyuk in the end zone that would have added to the 13-7 lead the 49ers had over the Jets on “Monday Night Football.” Brock Purdy made a good pass to Aiyuk, but the ball hit the receiver's hand and fell to the ground, making the pass […]
49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk called off Steelers trade at last second
After a last-minute meeting with Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan sprinted through the team's facility to thwart a trade that would have sent the wide receiver to the Steelers, according to Fox's Jay Glazer. Report on Sunday. San Francisco and Pittsburgh had essentially worked out a deal before Aiyuk re-signed with the Niners on […]
Brandon Nimmo finds new boost on basepaths thanks to Mets’ Antoan Richardson
Asked this week about coaching success stories, David Stearns didn't mention Luis Severino's second career or the work done to coax a breakout season out of Mark Vientos. The first thought that came to Stearns' mind was Antoan Richardson unleashing Brandon Nimmo on the basepaths. Nimmo has stolen 12 bases this season, matching his total […]
Brandon Aiyuk admits he made things ‘difficult’ before signing back with 49ers
Brandon Aiyuk stood gleefully at the pulpit at the San Francisco 49ers facility after agreeing to a lucrative contract extension to stay in the Bay Area. Now, with it all done and the papers exchanged that gives him financial clarity heading into the 2024 NFL season, he acknowledged to reporters that he made things extremely […]
Brandon Aiyuk deal removes worry for owners
The final week before the start of the new NFL season is always full of excitement for fantasy football owners. As teams finalize rosters, position battles are won and lost, and training camp draws to a close, it's starting to become clearer what to expect from stars this season. Of course, that means all the […]
49ers tried three-way Brandon Aiyuk trade before $120M contract
With no resolution in sight regarding Brandon Aiyuk's potential contract extension, 49ers general manager John Lynch has explored the possibility of a trade for the star receiver. And one of them had the potential to be an absolute blockbuster. The 49ers were prepared to trade Aiyuk to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for second- and […]