If the 49ers were unable to work out a Brandon Aiyuk trade, the last resort always was for the star wide receiver to return to San Francisco. And that appears to be where things are headed.

The Brandon Aiyuk saga might have hit an inflection point on Wednesday after the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver wasn't at practice.

Brandon Aiyuk admitted he could have made the contract negotiation process a wee bit easier for the San Francisco 49ers.