The L.A. Rams and San Francisco 49ers have traded turns as the top dogs in the NFC West, combining to win the division in seven of the last eight years. But the 49ers finished in last place in 2024 at 6-11 and will look considerably different next season after trading Deebo Samuel and parting ways with a number of key starters such as Charvarius Ward, Dre Greenlaw, and Talanoa Hufanga.
Could the next player on the way out be receiver Brandon Aiyuk?
Though the 49ers extended Aiyuk last fall, the receiver suffered a serious injury and also has a huge $23 million roster bonus due next week.