Putting even more cold water on the fire of Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters during Tuesday’s coaches breakfast his goal was to strike a long-term deal with Aiyuk sooner than later.
Asked about Aiyuk’s situation, Shanahan echoed GM John Lynch’s thoughts of wanting to keep Aiyuk with the team.
“He’s doing good,” Shanahan said of Aiyuk via reporter Dave Lombardi’s YouTube channel. “Hopefully he gets this done sooner than later.”
Shanahan relayed the story of running into Aiyuk in Cabo last week, the two staying in the same hotel, as well as noting Aiyuk had been in the 49ers’ building a few times throughout the offseason.