"It's what the market is. Brock is going to ask for something that no one has ever asked for before," 49ers CEO Jed York said last week when asked about a contract extension for Purdy. The 24-year-old won't be eligible for an extension until next offseason, but given his age and impressive performance through his first two NFL seasons, he should at the very least join the $50 Million a Year Club, a group that currently only includes Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson.

The Aiyuk saga looks set to drag into training camp due to the receiver's recent trade request, and the Commanders, Patriots and Steelers are seen in some circles as the top three candidates if the wideout is indeed moved. However, Brooks cites the Lions, who have clear Super Bowl aspirations, as a darkhorse landing spot due to their need for a true No. 1 outside receiver. Meanwhile, Brooks notes that while the Giants have limited cap space, they could benefit from a proven wideout that would draw defensive attention from rookie speedster Malik Nabers and the team's running backs.

Aiyuk formally requested a trade from the 49ers on Tuesday, and last month he listed the Commanders and Steelers as his preferred alternatives to remaining with the 49ers. However, it comes as no surprise that additional teams are interested in acquiring him. There's a clear fit for Aiyuk with the Patriots, as they have several young pass catchers on the roster but are lacking proven producers.

A sixth-round pick in 2023, Winters played mainly on special teams as a rookie, but the TCU product drew raves from veteran Fred Warner during OTAs and could be ready to make an impact on defense with his speed. Dre Greenlaw appears likely to miss the beginning of the season while recovering from an Achilles tear, which leaves one starting spot in the team's 4-3 defense open next to Warner and free-agent signing De'Vondre Campbell.

Placement on the PUP list would cost the linebacker at least the first four games of the season. Greenlaw was able to shed a walking boot in May, but with training camp just around the corner, he's running out of time to get fully healthy. The 49ers signed De'Vondre Campbell this offseason to help fill the void in the middle of the defense while Greenlaw remains unavailable.

The veteran fullback has earned a Pro Bowl nod in each of his seven seasons with the 49ers, but general manager John Lynch still went to Juszczyk earlier in the offseason with the pay cut request. Juszczyk noted he'd expected to be paid according to his value, but even with the restructuring of his deal, he remains the league's highest-paid fullback with a salary that averages more than $4.5 million annually.

Despite reports that San Francisco's coaching staff hopes to lighten McCaffrey's workload in 2024, he is projected to post another highly productive season after leading the NFL with 1,459 rushing yards and 2,023 yards for scrimmage during the 2023 regular season. Tristan H. Cockcroft selected McCaffrey first overall in Friday's mock draft.

Aiyuk's quote came in response to a question about where he sees himself playing in 2024 as contentious extension talks between his representatives and the 49ers continue to unfold. The wide receiver is under contract with San Francisco on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract for 2024, which is set to pay him $14.124 million. Aiyuk believes he'll ultimately remain in San Francisco but views Washington and Pittsburgh as his two top destinations in the event of a trade.

While Mitchell has taken the bulk of first-team carries during minicamp and OTAs, he has also missed at least six games in each of his three seasons in the league due to various injuries. Barrows notes that Mason is a reliably hard runner who can step into an RB2 role should Mitchell miss time. As the third-string running back behind McCaffrey and Mitchell in 2023, Mason finished the regular season with 40 carries for 206 yards and three touchdowns across 17 games, adding three catches for 31 yards.

Shanahan noted that the 49ers "have to protect [McCaffrey] from himself. He doesn't like to ever come out no matter what the situation is." Elijah Mitchell is projected to be the main backup to McCaffrey, but given the former has missed six or more games in each of the last three seasons due to injuries, Barrows believes Jordan Mason could see an increase in carries as a power back in 2024. The 28-year-old McCaffrey won the 2023 AP Offensive Player of the Year award after registering 2,023 scrimmage yards and 21 touchdowns across 16 regular-season games.

There have been constant rumors swirling of a possible Aiyuk trade for most of the offseason, but Monday's meeting apparently was a productive one that seemingly upped the chances of the talented wideout remaining with the team. Gordon cites colleague Tom Pelissero of NFL Network as stating the 49ers and Aiyuk's representatives will continue a dialogue in coming weeks as they attempt to bridge differences in the total value of a potential extension.

Dobbs started a career-high 12 games in 2023 and had moments of brilliance before fading late in the season. All told, he maintained a 13:10 TD:INT while averaging a subpar 5.9 yards per attempt. He should remain one of the top backups in the league, though first he'll have to hold off Brandon Allen for his spot on the depth chart. .

The wideout sat out San Francisco's minicamp and is seeking a new contract, but so far this offseason, the Niners have been unwilling to pay him at the top of the market or trade him to a team that will. Monday's meeting could signal a shift on one of those fronts, however. Aiyuk is set to earn $14.12 million in 2025 on the final year of his rookie contract if he doesn't receive an extension.

The University of Florida product has already been used at multiple positions in the offense and as a punt returner. Head coach Kyle Shanahan, who's prioritized cross-training Pearsall this offseason in order to prepare him to step in wherever needed, has liked what he's seen. "We're getting him a lot of reps, getting a lot of different routes, trying all the positions and we've been really impressed with how he's started off," Shanahan said.

Kittle typically plays at around 250 pounds during the season, but because he was restricted from working out due to both his core muscle surgery and lingering shoulder and rib issues, he didn't see the inside of a weight room for more than a month. However, Kittle has been building back up since approximately mid-March and says he feels nearly "back to 100 percent," which should give him a very good chance of entering training camp without any restrictions.

While Aiyuk's career production may not match that perception, there have been a lot of mouths to feed on offense during his time with the 49ers, and he's coming off a 2023 season in which he finished seventh in receiving yards and second in yards per catch among players with at least 40 receptions. The 26-year-old wideout skipped minicamp while looking for a contract extension, but negotiations have stalled and a new deal seems unlikely this offseason. Aiyuk, a first-round pick in 2020, is heading into the final year of his rookie contract, but San Francisco would have the option of placing the franchise tag on him in 2025.

The veteran tight end is currently recovering from core muscle surgery, which might have been the main thing preventing the 49ers from working out a new deal with him already. Kittle has two seasons remaining on the five-year, $75 million contract extension he signed in 2020, and he topped 1,000 receiving yards for the third time in his career in 2023.

The 35-year-old left tackle has three years and about $75 million left on his current deal, but Williams is still widely viewed as the best player in the league at his position, and he may want to be compensated accordingly as the market catches up to him. The 49ers aren't likely to be anxious to begin any negotiations, however, as they still have a possible deal with Brandon Aiyuk to work out.

Lombardi mentions Guerendo's speed could come in handy as a return man on special teams, but as far as offense goes, the 2024 fourth-round draft pick out of Louisville doesn't appear to be headed for a prominent role as a rookie. Guerendo likely won't push McCaffrey or Mitchell for one of the top two spots on the depth chart, and he'll need to beat out incumbent third-stringer Jordan Mason and rookie undrafted free agent Cody Schrader for playing time.

Mitchell is set to reprise his role as McCaffrey's top backup in 2024, with Guerendo likely to move into that spot in 2025, as Mitchell's contract will expire after the 2024 season. McCaffrey led the NFL with 1,459 rushing yards in 2023, and Mitchell's opportunities will likely remain limited while McCaffrey is healthy, but Mitchell proved capable of handling a starting role with 963 rushing yards as a rookie in 2021.

With Aiyuk holding out for a contract extension and veterans Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings not participating fully in practices, Pearsall has been the most prominent receiver for the 49ers during spring. Pearsall has developed a rapport with Purdy, with the duo connecting multiple times during 11-on-11 drills. That has caught the attention of head coach Kyle Shanahan, who noted after Tuesday's practice that the two "have had a lot of fun working together."

San Francisco rewarded star running back Christian McCaffrey with a two-year, $38 million extension Tuesday, but wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is likely next in line for an extension before Ward. The cornerback hasn't been participating in the offseason program up to this point as he recovers from offseason core-muscle surgery, but Ward is recovering at the team facility and hopes to remain with the 49ers after the three-year, $40.5 million contract he signed prior to the 2022 season expires at the end of the 2024 campaign.

While a number of star wideouts have received new deals this offseason, including a market-setting contract for Justin Jefferson on Monday, discussions between Aiyuk and San Francisco seem to have stalled. The team could be prepared to let the 26-year-old play out the final year of his rookie deal in 2024 and then let him leave in free agency, having secured depth at the position by signing Jauan Jennings to a modest two-year, $15.4 million contract last week and selecting Ricky Pearsall 31st overall in this year's draft.

Kittle has been present for OTAs, but he's remained sidelined for any on-field work after undergoing surgery earlier in the offseason. The veteran tight end recently acknowledged he was dealing with the issue since midway through last season and confirmed he's on track to be fully available for the start of training camp.

The reserve receiver fits the underrated label to a T, considering he's best known for his downfield blocking, which has earned the praise of star teammate George Kittle. However, Blair notes Jennings has been a true all-around contributor for San Francisco, with his versatility most prominently featured in the Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs this past February when he recorded a 4-42-1 receiving line and also threw a touchdown to Christian McCaffrey. Jennings' value is recognized by the organization, however, considering he received a two-year deal with $10.5 million guaranteed this offseason.

Typically, it's more notable when a player doesn't show up to offseason activities, but Bosa had never been at the 49ers' practices in the month of May before, due to either injury rehab or leverage in contract discussions. Bosa is both healthy and happy after signing a lucrative extension ahead of the 2023 season, and both coaches and players noted that the star edge rusher's presence set a positive tone for the team in practice and raised the level of competitiveness.

Rosenthal notes the 49ers naturally like Pearsall's potential after investing the 31st overall pick in the Florida product this past April, but he adds that Jennings' knowledge of head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense and knack for tough catches makes him difficult to displace. Jennings has 78 receptions for 963 yards and seven touchdowns over his first 45 career games, and he's often proven capable of spelling Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel effectively when called upon.

San Francisco handed out big-money contracts just before or during training camp to George Kittle, Fred Warner, Deebo Samuel and Nick Bosa over the past four offseasons, so Shanahan is used to star players missing OTAs in the midst of negotiations. An extension for Aiyuk doesn't seem imminent, but San Francisco doesn't intend to trade the 2020 first-round draft pick, considering that his strong play was pivotal to the 49ers reaching the Super Bowl last season.

The 49ers parted ways with Arik Armstead, Chase Young, Javon Kinlaw and Clelin Ferrell in the offseason, and while the team brought in veteran Leonard Floyd, there should still be more opportunities left over for Jackson to take on a larger role. With Nick Bosa drawing consistent double teams, Jackson could thrive as a pass rusher in one-on-one matchups. Jackson had 3.0 sacks and 14 pressures in 2023 but didn't play after Week 8 due to a knee injury.

Following the 2024 NFL Draft, 49ers general manager John Lynch made it clear the team would not be trading one of its star wideouts, Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel. "During the course of drafts and offseasons, do conversations happen? Absolutely they do," Lynch said on the Pat McAfee Show. "We're past that now." San Francisco did draft two wide receivers in April, including first-round pick Ricky Pearsall, but that seems intended to position the club for 2025, as Aiyuk will become a free agent next offseason.

Shortly after the 2024 NFL Draft, 49ers general manager John Lynch shut the door on the idea of trading one of the team's star wideouts, Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk. "During the course of drafts and offseasons, do conversations happen? Absolutely they do," Lynch said on the Pat McAfee Show. "We're past that now." San Francisco did add two receivers in the draft, including first-round pick Ricky Pearsall, but that seems like a move geared toward the 2025 campaign, as Aiyuk will become a free agent next offseason. Samuel is under contract through 2025, although his $16.6 million salary in the final year isn't guaranteed.

Rather than being threatened by the addition of another wide receiver, Aiyuk complimented the move. Aiyuk and Pearsall played together at Arizona State in 2019, and Pearsall went on to spend two additional years at Arizona State and another two with Florida before ultimately becoming a first-round selection, four years after the 49ers drafted Aiyuk 25th overall in 2020. With both Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel expected to remain in San Francisco for 2024, Pearsall will likely need to beat out Jauan Jennings to earn consistent playing time as a rookie.

The 49ers double dipped at wide receiver during the draft, selecting Pearsall in the first round and Jacob Cowing in the fourth round. Those moves look like contingency plans for when the team likely has to decide between keeping Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel in 2025. With San Francisco in win-now mode, the team intends to keep both standout wide receivers on the roster in 2024. The team's decision to draft a wide receiver in the first round added to speculation of a rift between Aiyuk and the team's front office, but his reaction to the pick suggests otherwise. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Aiyuk texted "Fire pick, can't lie," to general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan after the team drafted Pearsall, who was Aiyuk's teammate at Arizona State in 2019 before Aiyuk went to the NFL and Pearsall transferred to Florida.

The 49ers invested the 31st overall selection of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Pearsall, who posted a 146-2,206-13 line over his last three college seasons while adding 219 rushing yards on 17 attempts. Pearsall's selection could theoretically signify San Francisco would consider trading Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel, but Wagoner notes the fact the team still has Super Bowl aspirations and that head coach Kyle Shanahan is never easy on young receivers could lead to the speedy Florida product primarily filling a returner role in 2024.

Aiyuk's future has been the subject of plenty of speculation already this offseason, and Wagoner opines Pearsall coming on board will only ratchet it up. However, he adds that head coach Kyle Shanahan is also known for being hard on young receivers and the team still has Super Bowl aspirations, meaning there's also a good chance San Francisco maintains the status quo at the position for one more year.

The 49ers continue to deny that Aiyuk is available but have also admitted that there has been little progress made toward a new contract for him. Silver reports that San Francisco is seeking a 2024 first-round pick in return, a price other teams have been unwilling to meet to this point. In addition to the compensation teams will have to send to the 49ers, they would also need to ink Aiyuk to a new contract, and he's reportedly seeking at least $25 million per year.

"It's what the market is. Brock is going to ask for something that no one has ever asked for before," 49ers CEO Jed York said last week when asked about a contract extension for Purdy. The 24-year-old won't be eligible for an extension until next offseason, but given his age and impressive performance through his first two NFL seasons, he should at the very least join the $50 Million a Year Club, a group that currently only includes Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson.