The San Francisco 49ers are heading into a tough offseason, as they currently have minimal cap space to improve their roster, while preparing for a key contract negotiation with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
On Sunday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport revealed that the 49ers are looking to work out an extension with Aiyuk after free agency, putting aside the rumors that the team could move on from the top receiver. Those rumors initially brewed after several people close to the 25-year-old shared cryptic messages on social media.
However, the 49ers could look to make tough decisions with their roster this offseason in an effort to preserve their championship window past 2024, and the top player that could be involved in those conversations is wide receiver Deebo Samuel.