The speculation can officially end. Brandon Aiyuk is set to become a member of the San Francisco 49ers for the next five seasons. According to multiple reports, the star pass catcher inked a long-awaited four-year contract extension worth $120 million.
While there was always the possibility of Aiyuk resigning, Aiyuk’s hold-in included a trade request and a flurry of rumors. With Aiyuk’s new contract in place, the 49ers will finally get a picture of what their receiver room will likely look like for the upcoming 2024 season.
Aiyuk will slide into one of the 49ers’ starting wide receiver positions alongside fellow star route runner Deebo Samuel. Jauan Jennings will be on the field in multiple positions, securing the No. 3 wideout spot.
Behind the trio of Aiyuk, Samuel and Jennings, the 49ers depth chart at wide receiver will feature new faces. 2024 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall and preseason standout Jacob Cowing will suit up behind Samuel, Aiyuk and Jennings for the 2024 campaign, with Ronnie Bell and veteran Chris Conley also available out of the wide receiver room.
Here’s a look at how the 49ers’ WR depth chart could look like with Aiyuk’s new extension.
- Brandon Aiyuk – No. 11
- Deebo Samuel – No. 19
- Jauan Jennings – No. 15
- Chris Conley – No. 84
- Jacob Cowing (rookie) – No. 83
- Ricky Pearsall (rookie) – No. 14
- Ronnie Bell – No. 10
If Aiyuk is unable to suit up for week one against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football in just over a week, Jennings will likely see more of a role in the passing game alongside rookies Pearsall and Cowing. Conley and Bell could also see an increase in reps at wide receiver.
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