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Deebo Samuel Doesn't see Brandon Aiyuk Leaving the 49ers

Deebo Samuel expects Brandon Aiyuk to remain with the 49ers in 2024.

Jose Luis Sanchez III

Deebo Samuel Doesn't see Brandon Aiyuk Leaving the 49ers
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All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is going to be the main topic of discussion in the offseason for the San Francisco 49ers.

Aiyuk is entering the final year of his rookie deal, which means he is due for a contract extension. However, there is always the possibility that the 49ers could trade him. Whether it is due to salary cap constraints or a failure to find common ground on a deal. Aiyuk being traded is definitely on the table for the 49ers.

But if you ask receiver Deebo Samuel, he has a different perspective. 

"I love that guy. I don't see him leaving though," said Samuel on the Up and Adams show with Kay Adams on Tuesday. "I don't see him leaving."

Samuel and Aiyuk have been a duo for the 49ers since 2020. These two are close to one another, so Samuel saying this can be viewed as great insight. He knows Aiyuk pretty well and perhaps he has been given indications from Aiyuk that a trade request will not be given.

That is what Samuel himself did when he was due for an extension two years ago.I'm sure that is a piece of advice that he has bestowed upon Aiyuk. In fact, he revealed that he gave Aiyuk to Kay Adams.

"The season that he just came off of and the seasons previous, if you look at his numbers from when he got to the league and now, it's always a different type of leap. Like I told him, you put yourself in a position to be where you want to be. He's up for a new deal and I just tell him, cause I've been through it, it's not gonna be all fine and dandy like you think it's gonna be. You got to stay the course. You know you did everything possible for you to be in this position and just let everything play out."

It seems like Samuel is trying to preach patience to Aiyuk. That is something Samuel didn't have with the 49ers when he wanted his extension. The thing about the 49ers is they do not work on extensions until the Summer going into training camp. So, Aiyuk cannot be anxious to get a deal done.

Like Samuel said, just stay the course and it should work itself out. 

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Jose Luis Sanchez III
JOSE LUIS SANCHEZ III

Jose Luis Sanchez III has covered the San Francisco 49ers daily for FanNation since 2019. He started off as the lead publisher for FanNation's All49ers, then switched positions to become the Deputy Editor in 2020. Sanchez writes, edits, and produces videos daily for All49ers. He also co-hosts a show on YouTube with All49ers lead publisher Grant Cohn weekly. Prior to FanNation, Sanchez started his writing career back in 2016 for the school newspaper at Skyline college where he covered all sports team in the Bay Area. Following that from 2017 to 2019, he found a role as a contributor for FanSided's news desk along with their site's Just Blog Baby covering the Las Vegas Raiders and Golden Gate Sports every professional Bay Area sports team. Atop all of that, he was able to graduate with a Bachelors degree in Communication Studies at San Francisco State University in 2020. Sanchez is committed to ensuring he delivers transparent analysis and straightforward opinions that resonates with readers to get them thinking.

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