Only 5 WRs will make more annually than 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 28: Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The saga is officially over.
After a summer of speculation that included a trade request and an extended hold-in at training camp, Thursday marked the start of a new era for Brandon Aiyuk.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN and multiple other reports, Aiyuk agreed to a new four-year extension with the San Francisco 49ers worth $120 million. Aiyuk is now set to be a member of the 49ers for the next five seasons.
There will be no trade: the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk reached agreement today on a four-year extension that will contractually tie the wide receiver to San Francisco for the next five seasons, per ESPN sources. The drama is over and a deal - not a trade - is in place. pic.twitter.com/H2voN5X0Li
Aiyuk is the latest wide receiver to secure a mega extension worth millions of dollars. Just this offseason, pass catchers like Dallas' CeeDee Lamb, Minneosta's Justin Jefferson, Miami's Jaylen Waddle and Detroit's Amon-Ra St. Brown have all signed new extensions during the offseason.
With Aiyuk now under contract for an average annual value of $30 million and Deebo Samuel making $23 million per season, the 49ers have two of the top-15 highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL. Aiyuk will become the second highest-paid member of the 49ers, sliding in behind only pass rusher Nick Bosa.
Aiyuk alone will now be one of the top-paid wide receivers in all of football with only five players making more annually than the former Arizona State Sun Devil.
See where Aiyuk's new extension ranks with some of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL.
Dec 9, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
AAV: $35 million
CeeDee Lamb - Dallas Cowboys
Jan 8, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) reacts after a play during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
AAV: $34 million
A.J. Brown - Philadelphia Eagles
Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) breaks up pass intended fro Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) during first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
AAV: $32 million
Amon-Ra St. Brown - Detroit Lions
Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas (20) upends Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during the first half of the NFC Championship football game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
AAV: $30 million
Tyreek Hill - Miami Dolphins
Jan 13, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs the ball ahead of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) during the first half of the 2024 AFC wild card game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
AAV: $30 million
Brandon Aiyuk - San Francisco 49ers
CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 15: Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers plays against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
AAV: $30 million
Jaylen Waddle - Miami Dolphins
Jan 13, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) misses catching a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the 2024 AFC wild card game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
AAV: $28.3 million
Davante Adams - Las Vegas Raiders
Jan 1, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a reception behind San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (38) during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
AAV: $28 million
DJ Moore - Chicago Bears
Dec 31, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) makes a catch over the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
AAV: $27.5 million
Cooper Kupp - Los Angeles Rams
Nov 6, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) runs for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
AAV: $26.7 million
Devonta Smith - Philadelphia Eagles
Sep 19, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers strong safety Jaquiski Tartt (3) breaks up a pass attempt to Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
AAV: $25 million
Nico Collins - Houston Texans
Jan 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) runs after his reception against Cleveland Browns safety Duron Harmon (30) in a 2024 AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
AAV: $24.3 million
DK Metcalf
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 10: Deommodore Lenoir #2 of the San Francisco 49ers breaks up a pass intended for DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
AAV: $24 million
Deebo Samuel - San Francisco 49ers
Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
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