Brandon Aiyuk’s Brother (Best Friend) On IG pic.twitter.com/WedP0QYiZ8
— WayneBreezie (@thewaynebreezie) February 13, 2024
The marriage between Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers could be in a rough patch. Jauan Jennings has been viewed as a wide receiver who could follow now-Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak from San Francisco, but what about Aiyuk? Recent social media posts from people close to the fourth-year pro suggest he might have played his last game as a 49er. Aiyuk’s best friend and girlfriend both voiced complaints about his role in San Francisco’s offense and desire to join a new team.
To be abundantly clear, social media activity like this should be taken with a grain of salt. We’ve seen relatives and spouses vent frustrations and nothing come from it before. It’s often viewed by the public as them speaking out for the player, but that isn’t always the case. Loved ones get emotional about these games as well. Aiyuk didn’t help by being noncommittal to San Francisco after their Super Bowl loss.
Aiyuk is not a free agent and would require a trade. New Orleans doesn’t have a surplus of picks in the upcoming draft, but they should at least inquire on his availability. Aiyuk is coming off of a career season in which he was a second team All-Pro. He would provide a three level receiving threat who is a phenomenal downfield blocker. With Kubiak installing a new offense in New Orleans, adding a proven commodity with experience in the system like Aiyuk could pay big dividends.
#49ers Brandon Aiyuk’s girlfriend: “It might be the last time we step foot at Levi’s cause we might not be here next season”
Aiyuk’s on a fifth-year option, and not a free agent 🤔
(h/t @NinerDev)
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 13, 2024
