before we dive into today's crucial update make sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss out on the latest 49ers news and Analysis Brandon auk standoff will the 49ers take action as of Wednesday the Brandon auk Saga has reached a pivotal moment the star wide receiver has been absent from practice sparking speculation and frustration among fans and the team alike initially many believed auk's absence was due to his ongoing demands for a new contract however reports also surfaced that he had been deal with back and neck injuries but now with auk medically cleared to practice the situation has taken a new turn auk cleared to play but where is he on Wednesday head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed his hope that auk would return to the practice field Shanahan stated I hope that he's out there practicing today we'll just have him go through individual things like that start having him run routes without quarterbacks probably won't let him go against other guys however when asked about the possibility of finding auk if he doesn't show up Shanahan left the door open saying I'll deal with that when it happens if it happens well Thursday's practice came and went and auk was nowhere to be found time for the 49ers to send a message at this point auk's absence is becoming a distraction whether or not the team wants to admit it there have been plenty of players in similar situations who have played out their contracts betting on themselves to perform and secure a better deal in the future auk could take this approach but so far he seems unwilling to to do so the reality is the 49ers have shown they can Thrive with or without auk Shanahan's offense has proven its resilience working effectively with various quarterbacks running backs and wide receivers even before the addition of Christian mcaffrey the 49ers were successful now with mcaffry in the mix the team is even more formidable whether auk sits out or is traded the 49ers are positioned to continue their success what's next for auk and the 49ers with auk skipping practice despite being medically cleared the 49ers are at a Crossroads it's time for the team to lay down the law find him or trade him there were already trade talks with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns but auk reportedly turned down the opportunity to go to Cleveland it seems in auk's world it's all about him but the reality is this situation is about the 49ers as an organization whether auk believes it or not the team will survive and likely Thrive without him if it comes to that now we want to hear from you 49ers fans what do you think the team should do with Brandon auk should they find him trade him or try to work things out let us know your thoughts in the comments below and don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive 49ers content