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San Francisco 49ers broad receiver Brandon Aiyuk negotiated a brand new take care of the workforce through the offseason and was practically traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers as a consequence of a contract dispute.
In reality, FOX NFL insider Jay Glazer stated over the weekend that the 49ers had a deal in place to ship Aiyuk to the Steelers when issues modified on the final minute. Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million extension and the remainder is historical past.
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San Francisco 49ers broad receiver Brandon Aiyuk fails to catch a cross in opposition to New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II ultimately zone in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP Picture/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Aiyuk began Monday evening in opposition to the New York Jets. Simply as the primary half was ending, Brock Purdy discovered him ultimately zone. Aiyuk dove for the ball however got here up quick.
Peyton Manning, who watched the sport together with his brother Eli and former New England Patriots coach Invoice Belichick through the sport’s reside broadcast on “ManningCast,” slammed Aiyuk for dropping the ball following the prolonged contract dispute.
“Get in, get to coaching camp. There is a cause for coaching camp, you want it,” an enthusiastic Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer stated on the published. “We want the reps. Get these contracts finished early so we are able to get to coaching camp and we do not drop any balls on opening evening.
Former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Peyton Manning walks on the sphere previous to the beginning of their recreation in opposition to the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Subject on October 8, 2016 in Faculty Station, Texas. (Scott Halleran/Getty Photographs)
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“You are still catching balls on a highschool discipline from a quarterback who’s 45 years outdated, my age. You do not catch balls out of your quarterback. Get your contract signed, go to camp, and we’re not going to drop the ball.”
Eli Manning additionally admitted that Aiyuk regarded rusty.
The Aiyuk drama started instantly after the workforce’s loss in Tremendous Bowl LVIII and lasted till late August. The broad receiver additionally admitted that he made issues “troublesome” earlier than the deal was finalized.
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner defends in opposition to a cross supposed for San Francisco 49ers broad receiver Brandon Aiyuk in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP picture/Jed Jacobsohn)
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On Monday, the 49ers defeated the Jets 32-19. Aiyuk had two catches on 5 targets for 28 yards.
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