Peyton Manning torches 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk for dropping TD catch after offseason contract drama

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk spent the offseason negotiating a new deal with the team and was nearly traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers over a contract dispute.

In fact, FOX NFL insider Jay Glazer said over the weekend the 49ers had a deal in place to send Aiyuk to the Steelers when things changed at the 11th hour. Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million extension and the rest is history.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk cannot catch a pass against New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II in the end zone in Santa Clara, California, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Aiyuk started on Monday night against the New York Jets. Just as the first half was coming to an end, Brock Purdy found him in the end zone. Aiyuk dove for the ball but came up short.

Peyton Manning, who was watching the game with his brother Eli and former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick on the "ManningCast" simulcast of the game, ripped Aiyuk for dropping the ball after the lengthy contract dispute.

"Get signed, get in training camp. There’s a reason for training camp, you need it," a fired up Pro Football Hall of Famer said on the broadcast. "We need the reps. Get those contracts done earlier so we can get into training camp, and we don’t drop balls on opening night.

Former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Peyton Manning walks across the field prior to the start of their game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on Oct. 8, 2016, in College Station, Texas. (Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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