At this stage, the contract saga of 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk can be best described as “nothing has happened.” But even within that context, the narrative has somehow moved a couple of steps backward.
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo at one point provided the most optimism for 49ers fans when he reported earlier this month that the Niners and Aiyuk were closer than ever to finalizing an extension. That bit of hope came after a period of trade talks that ultimately brought the team and player back to the negotiating table.