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Newsweek
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
49ers Urged to Pursue New Proven Weapon for Brock Purdy
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entering the 2025 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers are hoping to make a push back to the top of the NFC. Just two years ago, the 49ers were playing in the Super Bowl. Last season, they finished the year with a 6-11 record and missed the playoffs. Brock Purdy suffered through a down year in 2024, but so did almost every other player on the roster. Brandon Aiyuk and Christian McCaffrey both dealt with injuries and missed a lot of the year. Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after throwing a pass for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 10, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after throwing a pass for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 10, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Photo byLooking ahead to the 2025 season, getting the offense back on track will be a major key for San Francisco. Deebo Samuel is no longer on the team after being traded during the offseason to the Washington Commanders. The 49ers are going to be relying heavily on Aiyuk and McCaffrey getting back to full health. Read more: 49ers' Christian McCaffrey Receives Major Injury Update Outside of Aiyuk, the wide receiver room is a major question mark. San Francisco has Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall, and Demarcus Robinson as their top wide receivers after Aiyuk. With the questions swirling about the wide receiver position, could the 49ers consider pursuing a player before the start of the year? One name has come up as a possible option. Tyler Dragon of USA Today has suggested that Keenan Allen could be the right play for the team to make to support their franchise quarterback. "The 49ers traded Deebo Samuel and Ricky Pearsall has a hamstring injury," Dragon wrote. "Allen would give Brock Purdy a nice security blanket in the slot." Last season with the Chicago Bears, Allen put together a solid all-around year. He caught 70 passes for 744 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games. Read more: 49ers' Kyle Shanahan Makes Major Brock Purdy Statement After Huge Contract He may not be the superstar that he was during his prime with the Los Angeles Chargers, but he is still more than capable of making an impact. With San Francisco, he would be asked to handle a big role out of the slot and be a go-to type of target for Purdy. That is exactly the kind of player that the 49ers don't currently have on the roster. While there is a chance that the team might be comfortable taking a risk on their current wide receiver depth, Allen would make sense as a target. It will be interesting to see what San Francisco chooses to do ahead of the 2025 campaign. For more San Francisco 49ers and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Florio: 49ers Would Love to Unload Brandon Aiyuk onto Steelers
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk thinks the San Francisco 49ers would love to revisit a Brandon Aiyuk trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a very similar position as a year ago in need of a No. 2 wide receiver after trading George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk believes that could result in them revisiting a trade for Brandon Aiyuk with the San Francisco 49ers, who may be more willing to do business this time around. Advertisement 'The 49ers would love to unload Brandon Aiyuk's contract on the Steelers,' Florio said on Pittsburgh's 93.7 The Fan. The Steelers spent a months-long pursuit of Aiyuk last offseason before he ultimately signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension with San Francisco. However, the 49ers may be regretting that decision with Aiyuk coming off a very disappointing 2024 season, during which he had just 25 catches for 374 yards and zero touchdowns before tearing his ACL and MCL in Week 7. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk during the Washington Football Team at San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona, December 13, 2020. — All-Pro Reels Photography San Francisco has also already begun to reshape its aging roster, moving on from veterans like wide receiver Deebo Samuel and preparing to give quarterback Brock Purdy a massive contract extension. Advertisement That doesn't mean executing a trade for Aiyuk would be easy, though. Aiyuk already earned his $22.85 million roster bonus this offseason, which makes trading him very difficult. Pittsburgh has since invested a lot into the position, too, acquiring wide receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks and giving him a massive five-year, $150 million deal. The Steelers must add to their wide receiver room if they hope to compete in 2025, though. Outside of Metcalf, it is quite underwhelming — Calvin Austin III, Robert Woods, Roman Wilson, Scotty Miller, Ben Skowronek, Brandon Johnson, Lance McCutcheon and Roc Taylor. It's also unclear what the 49ers asking price would be for Aiyuk, but if it's discounted from a year ago, it wouldn't hurt Pittsburgh to at least entertain the idea once again. Advertisement Aiyuk, 27, has recorded 294 catches for 4,305 yards and 25 touchdowns in his five-year NFL career. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Florio: 49ers Would Love to Unload Brandon Aiyuk onto Steelers
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Klay Kubiak: Jauan Jennings sees himself as a dominant player
The 49ers signed Brandon Aiyuk to a big contract before the 2024 season and they had Deebo Samuel in the middle of his own sizable extension, but neither one wound up being the team's leading receiver at the end of the year. Jauan Jennings moved into that position with Aiyuk sidelined by a torn ACL and Samuel slipping from his previous level of production. Samuel is now in Washington and Aiyuk continues to work his way back to health, which means Jennings is still in his new spot in the pecking order and offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said the wideout's mindset is to stay there regardless of who else is around. Advertisement "Yeah, I think, if you ask Jauan, he says 'I'm number one,'" Kubiak said, via "And that's his mindset, and that's why we love Jauan. That's how he sees himself. He sees himself as a dominant player. I think you guys all saw last year when he got more chances, he played really, really well. So really fired up about Jauan." Jennings had 78 catches for 963 yards and seven touchdowns in his first three seasons and then posted 77 catches for 975 yards and six scores last year, so it was a big lead forward for a wideout the 49ers will need to continue producing at a high level for their offense to catch fire in 2025.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
49ers Would Love to Trade Brandon Aiyuk to Steelers?
It wouldn't be a San Francisco 49ers offseason without mentions of a trade rumor involving receiver Brandon Aiyuk. The latest comes in rather opportune timing for multiple teams as the 49ers have had an unproductive free agency and could be interested in dumping Aiyuk's new average salary of $30 million. Advertisement It makes even more sense for the proposed trade partner: the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys to trade their electrifying, yet controversial, receiver George Pickens in exchange for draft capital. That leaves newly-acquired receiver DK Metcalf as the only dangerous threat on the Steelers offense. As insider Mike Florio puts it, San Francisco would "love" to partner with Pittsburgh on a deal to give the Steelers receiver help, according to what he said on 93.7 The Fan in the Steel City. Trading for Aiyuk could be less expensive as before, as the 2020 first-round draft pick tore his ACL seven games into the 2024 season. Advertisement The Steelers' quarterback situation remains unknown as we continue to wait on Aaron Rodgers' decision, but that doesn't change the fact that Metcalf will demand overwhelming coverage if he is left as the only legit receiving option. Adding Aiyuk would create an interesting pass-catcher duo for current starter Mason Rudolph ... but could also turn into more leverage to entice a Rodgers signing. Let's say Rodgers doesn't sign with the Steelers ... we assume Pittsburgh would target the top of next year's QB draft class. Aiyuk may still be a smart decision as veteran receivers could make the job much easier on a rookie quarterback. Pittsburgh would, however, have to accept Aiyuk's long-term extension that he signed under a year ago with San Francisco. The four-year deal is worth a total of $120 million. Aiyuk's cap hit for the 2025 season sits at just under $10 million. Advertisement Aiyuk's knee surgery rehab would also remain a concern along with the finances if San Francisco doesn't swallow some of those funds. For the 49ers, they've already tried to fight this battle, and had nothing to show for it. That's why they elected to sign Aiyuk ahead of last season. Does a torn ACL change any of that? We say it is unlikely, given there are three years left on the brand new extension. Since April 1 when roster bonuses for 2025 became guaranteed, trade rumors like these have been practically nonexistent. But at this point in the offseason, Florio believes there is nothing better to do than beat the broken drum that is a Brandon Aiyuk trade - especially if it makes even a little bit of sense like it does right now. Related: Former 49er Urges Team to Sign Star Receiver Related: Coach Saleh Issues '49ers for Life' Vow to San Francisco
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Inside Brandon Aiyuk's million-dollar luxury car collection: a sneak peek at his other high-end rides, from Jeeps to exotic sports cars
Brandon Aiyuk - The Canadian Press Brandon Aiyuk's latest acquisition, a $300,000 Lamborghini Urus , has got people talking and not just because of its price tag. As the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver continues to dominate the field, his growing car collection has become just as impressive. Let's take a look at Aiyuk's stunning fleet of high-end vehicles and what they say about his success both on and off the gridiron. Exploring Brandon Aiyuk's massive car collection: from Lamborghinis to Jeeps Aiyuk's $300,000 Lamborghini Urus is more than just an eye-catching sports SUV, it's a symbol of the NFL wide receiver's success. The Urus, known for its cutting-edge technology, sleek design, and insane power, is the perfect fit for Aiyuk, who's always in the spotlight. The luxury SUV delivers a blend of raw performance and opulence, making it the crown jewel of his car collection. Aiyuk's Instagram post showcasing the Urus sparked a wave of reactions, solidifying the ride as a true marker of his rise to fame. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3 Reasons to Plug This Into Your Home Today elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo Aiyuk's Lamborghini Urus isn't the only standout in his collection. He also owns a $90,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk , which he recently showed off after a brief encounter with the police just two miles into his drive. This high-performance SUV, with its massive engine and muscular build, fits Aiyuk's larger-than-life personality. Alongside the Jeep, Aiyuk's collection reportedly includes a few more exotic and luxury vehicles, reflecting his appreciation for powerful machines and premium brands. His cars are more than just status symbols; they represent his journey and success in the NFL. Brandon Aiyuk of the 49ers Picks Up His Car!! So, what's next for Aiyuk's car collection? Given the trajectory of his career, it wouldn't be surprising to see him add more high-end vehicles to his fleet. Will he go for a supercar like a Ferrari or McLaren next? Or perhaps a rare luxury sports sedan? Whatever he chooses, it's clear Aiyuk's car collection is a reflection of his growing success in the NFL, and we're sure fans will continue to watch closely as his fleet expands. Brandon Aiyuk's car collection is a testament to his success and status in the NFL. While some might view his luxury vehicles as a distraction from his on-field performance, others see them as a deserved perk of making it to the top. Also read - 'He will be broke in 10 years': Brandon Aiyuk's $300K Lamborghini Urus sparks fan backlash
