The San Francisco 49ers have seen a significant number of key starters depart in free agency this offseason and have done little to replace them. Niners owner Jed York said the mass departure of those players is one of the "sacrifices" the team has to make as it prepares to give quarterback Brock Purdy a significant raise.

49ers owner Jed York addressed the financial elephant in the room at the NFL’s annual meetings on Tuesday.

The San Francisco 49ers are in a period of transition. After qualifying for four NFC title games in five seasons, the 49ers petered out last season, finishing in last place in the NFC West as injuries and fatigue strongly weighed down one of the NFL's marquee organizations. Moving forward, the 49ers are ready to become an NFC powerhouse again.

It has been quite the past year or so for San Francisco 49ers Brandon Aiyuk. After being the center of trade speculation much of the 2024 offseason, Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million extension to stay in Santa Clara. That was followed by a career-low 53.4 receiving yards per game—and a midseason ACL tear.

Word over the weekend was that the 49ers are unlikely to trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk this offseason and General Manager John Lynch confirmed it on Monday.