San Francisco 49er looking to leave the Bay Area, reports say

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KTVU-TV) -- A 49er is looking for a way to leave San Francisco behind, according to a post from NFL Network. 

All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the team, a reporter for the network posted on X. 

Aiyuk has attempted to receive an extension from the team, but the Niners have been playing hard to get. The team has been negotiating with the star receiver for months, while Aiyuk skipped the voluntary portion of the season. 

Aiyuk is set to play on the fifth-year option worth about $14.1 million this season and wants a long-term contract that would pay him significantly more money based on his production so far in his career. Several of the top receivers have contracts in the $25 million a year range.

Aiyuk was a key part of San Francisco’s offense last season as he formed a great connection with quarterback Brock Purdy. Aiyuk had 75 catches and a career-high 1,375 yards last season with seven touchdowns as he earned second-team All-Pro honors.