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Brandon Aiyuk contract details: 49ers end standoff, make disgruntled star fifth-highest paid WR in NFL | Sporting News Canada

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Brandon Aiyuk contract details: 49ers end standoff, make disgruntled star fifth-highest paid WR in NFL | Sporting News Canada

Déjà vu?

For much of the offseason, Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers were at an impasse, seemingly unable to find common ground on the terms of the big-money deal Aiyuk and his representatives felt he so richly deserved.

Aiyuk appeared to be angling for a move elsewhere, placing an official trade request in July. In the end, though, San Francisco is where Aiyuk’s heart — and wallet — lay.

On Thursday, he made it official. Aiyuk and the 49ers agreed to a long-term contract extension, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

The move sees Aiyuk surge into the upper echelons of NFL wideouts, not just in terms of talent, but also in terms of market value.

Here’s the latest on Aiyuk’s new deal.

MORE: Why did Brandon Aiyuk re-sign with the 49ers? 

Brandon Aiyuk contract details

  • Years: 4
  • Value: $120 million
  • AAV: $30 million
  • Guaranteed: $76 million

Aiyuk inked a four-year, $120 million extension Thursday with the 49ers. He’ll net $76 million in guaranteed money over the course of his contract, tied for the sixth-highest total among wide receivers.

The new deal will kick in during the 2025 season. Aiyuk will receive $30 in average annual salary, making him the fifth-highest paid receiver by that metric.

The Arizona State product put together the most productive season of his young career in 2023, posting career highs in yardage (1,342) and yards per catch (17.9). Aiyuk, 26, established himself as one of Brock Purdy’s favorite targets, garnering an All-Pro second-team nod in the process.

For his efforts, Aiyuk was richly rewarded. He now takes his place among the stars, surging past plenty of stars to become one of the highest-paid non-QBs in the league.

Brandon Aiyuk stats

Season G Rec. Tgts Yards YPC TDs
2020 12 60 96 748 12.5 5
2021 17 56 84 826 14.8 5
2022 17 78 114 1,015 13.0 8
2023 16 75 105 1,342 17.9 7
Totals 62 269 399 3,931 14.6 25

NFL’s highest-paid wide receivers 2024

Aiyuk will not get a chance to bask in his new riches until 2025. As such, he is not listed on the top-10 highest paid wideouts in 2024.

Rank Player Team AAV
1 Justin Jefferson Vikings $35 million
2 A.J. Brown Eagles $32 million
3 Amon-Ra St. Brown Lions $30.002 million
4 Tyreek Hill Dolphins $30 million
5 Jaylen Waddle Dolphins $28.17 million
6 Davante Adams Raiders $28 million
7 Cooper Kupp Rams $26.7 million
8 DeVonta Smith Eagles $25 million
9 Nico Collins Texans $24.25 million
10 DK Metcalf Seahawks $24 million

MORE: Breaking down the NFL’s highest-paid receivers for 2024

In terms of total contract value, Aiyuk fares well among the league’s finest pass-catchers. He sits just behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and even with Tyreek Hill on the list of the NFL’s wealthiest wideouts.

Rank Player Team Total contract
1 Justin Jefferson Vikings $140 million
  Davante Adams Raiders $140 million
3 CeeDee Lamb Cowboys $136 million
4 Amon-Ra St. Brown Lions $120.01 million
5 Brandon Aiyuk 49ers $120 million
  Tyreek Hill Dolphins $120 million
7 Amari Cooper Browns $100 million
8 A.J. Brown Eagles $96 million
9 Calvin Ridley Titans $92 million
10 Jaylen Waddle Dolphins $84.5 million
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