49ers sign Aiyuk to a 4-year, $12.5 million contract

The deal includes a $6.67 million signing bonus and $12.5 million guaranteed

Aiyuk is expected to play a key role in the 49ers offense this season

The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to a four-year, $12.5 million contract, the team announced Monday.

The deal includes a $6.67 million signing bonus and $12.5 million guaranteed. Aiyuk is expected to play a key role in the 49ers offense this season, alongside Deebo Samuel and George Kittle.

Aiyuk was drafted by the 49ers in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He had a breakout season in 2021, catching 56 passes for 826 yards and five touchdowns.

The 49ers are hoping that Aiyuk can continue to develop and become a star in their offense. He is a talented receiver with good size and speed.