Brandon Aiyuk carted off, feared to have torn ACL as 49ers deal with WR depth issues
5 months ago

Brandon Aiyuk carted off, feared to have torn ACL as 49ers deal with WR depth issues

New York Times  

The San Francisco 49ers fear that they may be without top wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk for the remainder of the season. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan announced during the team’s postgame press conference following their 28-18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that Aiyuk is feared to have torn his ACL. Jacob Cowing and Ricky Pearsall, the 49ers’ first-round pick who made his season debut on Sunday after being shot in the chest in August, are the only 49ers wide receivers along with Aiyuk with receptions this season. 49ers struggling to field receivers The 49ers had to play the second half without their Top 3 wideouts after Aiyuk suffered a knee injury late in the second quarter.

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Offensive tackle Trent Williams joins list of 49ers out for Sunday’s game against Packers
4 months ago

Offensive tackle Trent Williams joins list of 49ers out for Sunday’s game against Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams won’t be available to protect Brandon Allen’s blind side Sunday as the veteran quarterback makes his first start since the 2021 season. The 49ers’ list of inactive players for Sunday’s game at Green Bay included Williams, an All-Pro selection each of the past three seasons. The 49ers’ injury report …

49ers’ Ricky Pearsall scores first career touchdown just 10 weeks after shooting
4 months, 2 weeks ago

49ers’ Ricky Pearsall scores first career touchdown just 10 weeks after shooting

New York Times  

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall scored his first NFL touchdown Sunday — just 10 weeks after being shot in the chest. GO DEEPER 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall goes from feel-good story to needed target in loss to Chiefs Following the shooting, Pearsall was placed on injured reserve and returned to game action less than two months later on …

Brandon Aiyuk's Injury Opens Doors for Ricky Pearsall to Shine
5 months ago

Brandon Aiyuk's Injury Opens Doors for Ricky Pearsall to Shine

Associated Press  

Brandon Aiyuk's injury provides an opportunity for Ricky Pearsall to shine for the 49ers. Pearsall quickly goes from a luxury depth option on San Francisco's offense to one of the key pieces. He had three catches for 21 yards in his debut, while playing 48 snaps on offense in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Recovering from pneumonia, 49ers’ Deebo Samuel has a chance to face the Cowboys
5 months ago

Recovering from pneumonia, 49ers’ Deebo Samuel has a chance to face the Cowboys

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers began their week of practice on Wednesday without any of their top four pass catchers, although one of them, Deebo Samuel Sr., was working out on an adjacent field. Shanahan on Wednesday said the receiver was “doing better than you’d expect with that stuff” and that he had a chance to play …

49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk out for year with torn ACL, MCL; Deebo Samuel hospitalized
5 months ago

49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk out for year with torn ACL, MCL; Deebo Samuel hospitalized

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy will be without his favorite target from the 2023 season after tests confirmed that Brandon Aiyuk suffered a torn right ACL and MCL in the second quarter of the San Francisco 49ers’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Shanahan said the wide receiver was hospitalized with fluid in his lungs and that …

49ers star Brandon Aiyuk suffers gruesome leg injury in Chiefs game
5 months ago

49ers star Brandon Aiyuk suffers gruesome leg injury in Chiefs game

Daily Mail  

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was carted to the locker room after suffering what looked a serious leg injury against the Kansas City Chiefs. Aiyuk was left in visible pain towards the end of the first half in San Francisco after his right knee appeared to buckle awkwardly under a double tackle from two Chiefs defenders. pic.twitter.com/DOqvN3bPoR — …

49ers’ Ricky Pearsall goes from feel-good story to needed target in loss to Chiefs
5 months ago

49ers’ Ricky Pearsall goes from feel-good story to needed target in loss to Chiefs

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — At one point during the second half of Sunday’s game, George Kittle looked around the huddle and was jarred by what he saw. It was a huge blessing for me today.” Welcome back, Ricky ❤️ pic.twitter.com/E4LUyiHdZj — San Francisco 49ers October 21, 2024 With everything Pearsall went through in the last 50 days, his first game …

Brandon Aiyuk contract: How the 49ers’ deal with star WR impacts Trent Williams, Brock Purdy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Brandon Aiyuk contract: How the 49ers’ deal with star WR impacts Trent Williams, Brock Purdy

New York Times  

Who won the negotiation between the San Francisco 49ers and their star receiver Brandon Aiyuk? Brandon Aiyuk contract breakdown Year BASE PRTD SB OPT BON 1 OPT BON 2 CAP 2024 $1.1m $4.6m -- -- $5.7m 2025 $1.2m $4.6m $4.6m -- $11.9m 2026 $1.2m $4.6m $4.6m $5m $16.2m 2027 $27.3m $4.6m $4.6m $5m $42.3m 2028 $29.2m $4.6m $4.6m $5m $44.2m …

Why Brandon Aiyuk’s fit with Brock Purdy was too good for 49ers, Kyle Shanahan to trade away
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Brandon Aiyuk’s fit with Brock Purdy was too good for 49ers, Kyle Shanahan to trade away

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — You’re going to see and hear a lot of dizzying numbers regarding Brandon Aiyuk’s new deal in the coming days — how much fully guaranteed millions it doles out, how those millions compare to the contracts of the league’s other top receivers, how it all impacts the salary cap. It’s why you could practically see steam …

49ers, Brandon Aiyuk agree to 4-year, $120 million extension to end WR’s hold-in: Sources
6 months, 3 weeks ago

49ers, Brandon Aiyuk agree to 4-year, $120 million extension to end WR’s hold-in: Sources

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Matt Barrows, David Lombardi and Amos Morale The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk reached an agreement on a four-year, $120 million contract extension, league sources said Thursday. The extension ends a difficult contract stalemate that included Aiyuk conducting a “hold-in” at training camp and the 49ers discussing potential trades with several teams, even granting …

49ers star receiver Brandon Aiyuk misses practice despite being cleared by team doctors
6 months, 3 weeks ago

49ers star receiver Brandon Aiyuk misses practice despite being cleared by team doctors

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco star receiver Brandon Aiyuk wasn’t at the start of practice on Wednesday despite the team saying he was cleared by doctors to participate, raising the temperature of a contract “hold in” that has been a cloud over the 49ers since the offseason. Both Shanahan and general manager John Lynch said before practice that Aiyuk …

Trent Williams remains off the 49ers’ 53-man roster as a holdout after cutdown day
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trent Williams remains off the 49ers’ 53-man roster as a holdout after cutdown day

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers set their initial 53-man roster for the season with one key piece missing. All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams remained on the reserve/did not report list Tuesday after the defending NFC champion 49ers made their mandatory roster cuts as he seeks an improved contract. Among the other notable moves made on cutdown day …

Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers need each other for a Super Bowl: Analysis
7 months, 1 week ago

Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers need each other for a Super Bowl: Analysis

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. The only thing holding up a deal is the fact general manager John Lynch, coach Kyle Shanahan and everyone else in San Francisco know the 49ers are a better team right now with Aiyuk. “Brandon is a great player, so it’s real hard to be better when …

Brandon Aiyuk appears at 49ers practice as a spectator as his ‘hold in’ enters a 4th week
7 months, 1 week ago

Brandon Aiyuk appears at 49ers practice as a spectator as his ‘hold in’ enters a 4th week

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Star receiver Brandon Aiyuk was back out at San Francisco 49ers practice as a spectator as his contract hold in enters a fourth week still in search of a resolution. Aiyuk skipped the entire offseason program and hasn’t practiced yet in training camp as he seeks either a long-term contract with San Francisco or a trade …

Rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is impressing the 49ers early in training camp
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is impressing the 49ers early in training camp

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The decision to draft receiver Ricky Pearsall 31st overall looked like a luxury more than an immediate need for the San Francisco 49ers back in April. But the longer Brandon Aiyuk’s contract “hold in” goes on, the more Pearsall might be needed to produce as a rookie on what should be one of the NFL’s most …

Brandon Aiyuk reports to 49ers training camp despite trade request: Source
8 months ago

Brandon Aiyuk reports to 49ers training camp despite trade request: Source

New York Times  

By Matt Barrows, David Lombardi and Larry Holder One week after requesting a trade amid a contract dispute, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is reporting to training camp, according to a source briefed on the matter. General manager John Lynch said Tuesday there were “no absolutes” regarding a potential Aiyuk trade, but emphasized the 49ers “fully intend on …

Ricky Pearsall taking advantage of Brandon Aiyuk’s absence at 49ers practices
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ricky Pearsall taking advantage of Brandon Aiyuk’s absence at 49ers practices

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Ricky Pearsall has been easy to pick out in San Francisco 49ers practices. Kyle Shanahan said that’s due to “soreness” Pearsall experienced coming out of the first week of OTAs last month. We’ve been really impressed with how he’s started off.” • Christian McCaffrey said he hopes the two-year contract extension he signed Tuesday helps lift …

The 49ers begin on-field work in offseason with Nick Bosa in town and Brandon Aiyuk missing
10 months ago

The 49ers begin on-field work in offseason with Nick Bosa in town and Brandon Aiyuk missing

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers began their on-field work in the offseason with a surprise participant and a predictable absence. Star pass rusher Nick Bosa took part in the voluntary portion of the offseason for a change after spending previous seasons working out on his own in Florida, while receiver Brandon Aiyuk remains away from the team …

San Francisco 49ers take Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall with the 30th pick in the NFL draft
11 months ago

San Francisco 49ers take Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall with the 30th pick in the NFL draft

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch got a text from star receiver Brandon Aiyuk soon after drafting Florida’s Ricky Pearsall with the 30th pick. Can’t lie.” The Niners ended the first day of the NFL draft by adding a rookie receiver in Pearsall and keeping its established stars Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel despite heavy speculation …

49ers GM hopes to get Brandon Aiyuk contract extension done sooner rather than later
11 months ago

49ers GM hopes to get Brandon Aiyuk contract extension done sooner rather than later

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brandon Aiyuk is staying away from the San Francisco 49ers facility at the start of the offseason program as he seeks a lucrative long-term contract. “I’ve communicated on many occasions our wish and our wish is that he’s here and a part of the Niners for the rest of his career,” Lynch said Monday. “We’re working …

The 49ers are slated to pick in the 1st round for the 1st time since 2021
11 months, 1 week ago

The 49ers are slated to pick in the 1st round for the 1st time since 2021

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers will no longer be spectators on the opening night of the NFL draft. San Francisco holds the 31st overall selection in the draft, as well as nine additional picks the final two days, making the opening night far more entertaining for the Niners than the past two years. That moved backfired with …

Where will Brandon Aiyuk’s ‘Immaculate Deflection’ catch end up in 49ers lore?
1 year, 1 month ago

Where will Brandon Aiyuk’s ‘Immaculate Deflection’ catch end up in 49ers lore?

New York Times  

Is it better to be lucky than good? Brandon Aiyuk’s sensational 51-yard reception in the third quarter of the San Francisco 49ers’ NFC Championship Game victory over the Detroit Lions was an encapsulation of that. Quarterback Brock Purdy’s pass clanged off the arms and face mask of Lions cornerback Kindle Vildor — some are calling it the “Immaculate Deflection” — …

49ers minutia: On Deebo Samuel’s strong comeback, Brandon Aiyuk’s gift from above
1 year, 1 month ago

49ers minutia: On Deebo Samuel’s strong comeback, Brandon Aiyuk’s gift from above

New York Times  

The San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions looked a lot like intraconference twins Sunday. pic.twitter.com/ehvvPHu2mO — Matt Barrows January 29, 2024 GO DEEPER Brock Purdy managed up, managed down and saved the 49ers Running back: Christian McCaffrey 60, Juszczyk 40, Elijah Mitchell 6, Samuel 1 Why didn’t McCaffrey play the final five offensive snaps? That’s the only way you’re gonna …

49ers lock up No. 1 seed in NFC with win over Commanders, Eagles’ loss to Cardinals
1 year, 2 months ago

49ers lock up No. 1 seed in NFC with win over Commanders, Eagles’ loss to Cardinals

New York Times  

The San Francisco 49ers secured the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the NFC with a 27-10 win against the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles’ 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. San Francisco quarterback and MVP hopeful Brock Purdy bounced back after a rough outing in Week 16 by going 22-of-28 passing for 230 yards and …

Chargers WR Mike Williams out for rest of the season with torn ACL, per source: Who fills in?
1 year, 6 months ago

Chargers WR Mike Williams out for rest of the season with torn ACL, per source: Who fills in?

New York Times  

Los Angeles Chargers receiver Mike Williams is out for the season after tearing an ACL in Sunday’s win against the Minnesota Vikings, the team said Monday. Here’s what you need to know: Williams left Sunday’s game after making an 11-yard reception near the end of the third quarter. The Athletic’s instant analysis: How Williams’ injury impacts the Chargers Williams injured …

49ers minutia minute: Nick Bosa logs a lot of snaps but says it’s only ‘up’ from here
1 year, 6 months ago

49ers minutia minute: Nick Bosa logs a lot of snaps but says it’s only ‘up’ from here

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Thursday Night Football featuring 49ers vs. Giants The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. What a catch JJ 👐 pic.twitter.com/uJQ4iFtMUX — San Francisco 49ers September 17, 2023 Running backs: McCaffrey 57, Samuel 3 Four 49ers were active for the game but didn’t play a snap: Backup quarterback Sam Darnold, rookies …

49ers camp report: Brandon Aiyuk and Fred Warner fight; Danny Gray impresses
2 years, 7 months ago

49ers camp report: Brandon Aiyuk and Fred Warner fight; Danny Gray impresses

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Fred Warner continues to irritate Brandon Aiyuk, and that reached a boiling point during Tuesday’s practice. '” Neither Aiyuk nor Warner was made available to the media following Tuesday’s practice. Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk both signing autographs after practice pic.twitter.com/egVTmPNQQ8 — David Lombardi August 2, 2022 That signing spree came after the 49ers had undergone …

49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo: Don’t panic about Brandon Aiyuk’s slow start
3 years, 6 months ago

49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo: Don’t panic about Brandon Aiyuk’s slow start

New York Times  

The 49ers’ starting quarterback has a message to all the worried fans and fretting fantasy managers out there: Brandon Aiyuk will bounce back soon enough. Percentage of 49ers' pass targets Percentage of team targets Deebo Samuel 37.7 George Kittle 17 JaMycal Hasty 11.3 Trent Sherfield 11.3 Kyle Juszczyk 7.5 Jauan Jennings 3.8 Brandon Aiyuk 3.8 Mohamed Sanu 3.8 Elijah Mitchell …

A deep dive into the 49ers’ draft class, explained by top scout Adam Peters
4 years, 10 months ago

A deep dive into the 49ers’ draft class, explained by top scout Adam Peters

New York Times  

If this year had been a normal draft cycle, the 49ers would have traveled to Columbia, S.C., for Javon Kinlaw’s pro day and also would have done a series of interviews in Ellisville, Miss., the home of Jones County Junior College where Kinlaw spent a year after high school. In a phone interview with The Athletic, Peters discussed Kinlaw and …

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