49ers Holding onto Brandon Aiyuk for Trade Value

0:00On March 30, San Francisco 49ers still got Brandon Iyuk on the roster, passed the end of March, even though everyone thought they were done, with him when the 2026 league year kicked off. They're holding on to him now, betting they can flip him in a trade for some value. Jed York, the team's CEO, dropped that at the NFL owner's meetings, he'd love to see Iyuk back on the field for them in 2026. York pointed out they already paid the guy, and he's a top talent who could boost their wide receiver group. That room's getting stacked anyway with vets like Mike and Christian, so it could handle any drama from the past year. Fans and folks are scratching their heads, since the sides seem ready to split for good after avoiding some guarantees. No release happened though, and now it's dragging into OTAs and maybe training camp. York called Iyuk a valuable asset either way. Trade him or bring him home to make the squad deeper. This saga keeps the Niners in the spotlight, but they're playing it smart, lining up options to stay competitive no matter what goes down next.

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