Brandon Aiyuk watch continues.
Despite both Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch noting that the San Francisco 49ers star pass catcher was in Santa Clara on Wednesday, Aiyuk was not on the field at the start of practice. Prior to practice, Shanahan and Lynch spoke to members of the media and indicated their hope that Aiyuk would return to practice on Wednesday.
Although the start of the regular season is quickly approaching, Aiyuk is still “holding in.” Aiyuk has yet to suit up for practice since the start of training camp as he seeks a new contract or a trade from San Francisco.
Via @mattbarrows on Twitter:
Not seen at the start of practice: Brandon Aiyuk pic.twitter.com/NA5Czrh1OM
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) August 28, 2024
When speaking with members of the media before practice, Shanahan said he’d hoped Aiyuk would return to practice on Wednesday in Santa Clara. While Shanahan mentioned his hopes for Aityuk practicing, he noted that does not believe Aiyuk practicing is an indication that a new deal is coming.
Via @mattbarrows on Twitter:
"I hope so," Kyle Shanahan says when asked if Brandon Aiyuk will practice today. Aiyuk's conditioning level, however, is a bit of a question mark at this point. Shanahan acknowledges that the 49ers kept an extra receiver because it's not known how much BA can play in Week 1.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) August 28, 2024
Via @957thegame on Twitter:
To clarify if Aiyuk practices is that an indication a deal is close to being done?
Shanahan: “No.” pic.twitter.com/54Fl26YUR3
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) August 28, 2024
It wasn’t just Shanahan who was hoping Aiyuk would practice, it was also general manager John Lynch. When speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Lynch didn’t hold back saying,”at some point, you’ve got to play” in reference to Aiyuk’s extended contract saga.
Via @AdamSchefter on Twitter:
49ers GM John Lynch said he expects hold-in WR Brandon Aiyuk to practice today.
Asked what happens if he doesn’t, Lynch replied, “Then we’ll deal with that.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 28, 2024
Via @brgridiron on Twitter:
49ers GM John Lynch calls out Brandon Aiyuk 👀 pic.twitter.com/VuJiyXWtCJ
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) August 28, 2024
The 49ers are set to open the regular season against Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets on Monday Night Football just 12 days away from Wednesday.
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