49ers Deny Plans to Trade Brandon Aiyuk

Coach Kyle Shanahan says team is in 'no rush' to deal star receiver

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:11pm by Ben Kaplan

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan stated at the NFL owner meetings that the team is not actively looking to trade away disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Shanahan indicated the 49ers are content to keep Aiyuk on the roster despite recent reports of tension between the player and organization.

Why it matters

Aiyuk has been a key part of the 49ers' offense since being drafted in 2020, but there have been rumors of a rift between the player and team. Shanahan's comments suggest the 49ers are not ready to give up on Aiyuk and are hoping to resolve any internal issues rather than trading him away.

The details

Shanahan addressed the Aiyuk situation during a press conference at the NFL owner meetings in Arizona. He stated the team has no immediate plans to deal the 24-year-old receiver, saying they are 'in no rush' to part ways with him. This contradicts recent reports that the 49ers were actively shopping Aiyuk in trade discussions.

  • Shanahan made his comments on March 27, 2026 at the NFL owner meetings in Arizona.

The players

Kyle Shanahan

The head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, who has led the team since 2017.

Brandon Aiyuk

A 24-year-old wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, who was drafted by the team in 2020.

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What they’re saying

“We're in no rush to do anything with Brandon Aiyuk. He's a big part of our team and we're excited to have him back.”

— Kyle Shanahan, Head Coach, San Francisco 49ers

The takeaway

Shanahan's comments suggest the 49ers are committed to keeping Aiyuk on the roster and working through any internal issues, rather than trading away one of their top offensive weapons. This could be a sign the team believes they can resolve the reported tensions with the young receiver.