San Francisco 49ers, Brandon Aiyuk break stalemate; agree to a 4-year, $120 million contract extension
The San Francisco 49ers finally put a hold on all Brandon Aiyuk-Steelers trade rumors after agreeing on a new 4-year, $120 million mammoth deal with the 26-year old wide receiver. An integral part of the Super Bowl LVIII run of the San Francisco 49ers, Brandon Aiyuk was a key orchestrator in the success of the 2023 NFC champions, alongside QB Brock Purdy and running back Christian McCaffrey.
Interestingly, 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk demanded a trade, right before the start of the training camp for the 2024-25 NFL season. Though teams reached out to Aiyuk, San Francisco had no intentions of trading their star wide receiver. As for Aiyuk, he wanted to get paid as much as fellow wideouts, which seems to be a fair request, given his success in recent years. Here are the details of 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk’s new contract.
Brandon Aiyuk Contract Extension
Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers agreed to a 4-year, $120 million contract extension on August 29, 2024. Signed as a rookie for $12.5 million, Brandon Aiyuk’s contract ended after the 2023-24 season and he was looking for an extension worth his skills. The team took their fair share of time, and after plenty of Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors, the 49ers and Aiyuk broke the stalemate, signing a contract with a huge payout.
Brandon Aiyuk Contract Details
Brandon Aiyuk’s current contract with the San Francisco 49ers is worth $120 million, with a $76 million guaranteed and an average annual salary of $30 million. In 2024, Aiyuk will receive a base salary of $14,124,000 as he carries a cap hit of $14,124,000.
Brandon Aiyuk’s contract extension makes him the 4th highest paid non-QB for the 2024-25 season, behind fellow wide receivers Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, and Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Brandon Aiyuk Salary Per Game
Brandon Aiyuk’s salary per game for the 2024-25 NFL season will be an estimated $830,823 (provided Aiyuk plays all 17 regular season games for the 49ers). Aiyuk’s salary for the 2024 season will be $14,124,000 as he carries a cap hit of the same amount.
*The salary per game number can vary if Aiyuk features in playoff games with the 49ers or misses out on a few games.
FAQs
Q. How much is the Brandon Aiyuk contract?
- Brandon Aiyuk’s new contract with the San Francisco 49ers is worth $120 million. The contract will be binding for 4 years.
Q. Is Brandon Aiyuk staying with the 49ers?
- Yes, Brandon Aiyuk will stay with the 49ers till the end of the 2028 season.
Q. How long has Brandon Aiyuk been in the NFL?
- Brandon Aiyuk has been in the NFL for 4 seasons (2020-2023). The 2024-25 season will be his 5th season in the NFL.
