Conor Wayland

Conor Wayland is a sports journalist primarily covering the San Francisco 49ers. He joined SI in April 2024 and has provided comprehensive coverage of the team's roster changes, player performances, and strategic decisions. His articles often analyze recent games and potential trade scenarios for key players like Brandon Aiyuk. Wayland also covers other aspects of the NFL, including rankings of top players and in-depth analysis of team defenses.

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Contradictions

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  • Aiyuk had a breakout season with 75 catches, 1342 yards and seven touchdowns in 2023.
  • Aiyuk is seeking a big-money extension in line with other wide receivers who have recently signed deals.
  • The Niners want to pay Aiyuk and keep him long term but find it difficult due to rising costs for receivers based on recent deals.

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Recent Articles

Brandon Aiyuk Requests Trade from San Francisco 49ers Amid Contract Dispute

Brandon Aiyuk Requests Trade from San Francisco 49ers Amid Contract Dispute

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, with an impressive 2023 season of 75 catches, 1,342 yards, and seven touchdowns, has requested a trade due to contract frustration and lack of progress in negotiations. The team's unwillingness to engage in talks puts pressure on them to make a move before the start of the season.