Brandon Aiyuk Trade Not Expected by 49ers GM Lynch, 'No Regrets' on Contract Extension

A Brandon Aiyuk trade does not appear imminent for the San Francisco 49ers.

49ers general manager John Lynch told Nick Wagoner of ESPN that he "expects" Aiyuk to be a contributor to the 49ers in 2025 and that the team has "no regret" about last year's contract extension.

"We love Brandon Aiyuk as a football player," Lynch said, per Wagoner. "We did when we drafted him and we're excited to move forward with him."

Aiyuk was the subject of numerous trade rumors ahead of the 2024 NFL season and had aggressive suitors in the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the end, he would sign a four-year, $120 million extension with the 49ers.

He then proceeded to make 25 catches for 374 yards in seven games before suffering a torn ACL and MCL that ended his season. This short, lackluster season came after a prolific 2023 season where he had 75 catches for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns.

The 49ers have shed a significant amount of salary in 2025, with the trade of wide receiver Deebo Samuel being a notable one. Aiyuk is due a roster bonus of $22.85 million on Tuesday, so the 49ers would not be likely to trade him after paying that bonus, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.