before we jump into today's breaking story make sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an update on all things 49ers Brandon auk's contract standoff what's next for the 49ers the drama surrounding Brandon iuk in San Francisco continues to intensify just days before the 49ers season opener the star wide receiver seems increasingly unwilling to work with the organization and the tension has reached a boiling point auk's discontent and trade rumor general manager John Lynch recently expressed his frustration with auk during a press conference making it clear that the situation is far from ideal auk's dissatisfaction with his current contract has been evident throughout the offseason back in February rumors circulated that his inner circle was spreading the word about a possible departure especially after he was underutilized in Super Bowl late auk added fuel to the fire a few months later by unfollowing the 49ers on social media since then the situation has only escalated despite several trade rumors including potential deals with the Steelers and Patriots iuk has turned down every opportunity to leave the latest sutor according to NFL Insider Adam schfer was the Cleveland Browns the Browns offer and auk's reluctance on Thursday shefa revealed that the Browns were ready to offer iuk more money than both Pittsburgh and San Francisco the holdup with Cleveland all along has been Brandon auk's will willingness to accept a trade to Cleveland Sher explained during an appearance on the pat mcfey show the contract would have been done there if he wanted to go the compensation would have been done there if he wanted to go despite the Brown's offer which included more money auk's reluctance has left the 49ers in a tough spot with week one quickly approaching John Lynch has made it clear that a decision needs to be made soon Lynch's ultimatum and the contract dispute during a press conference on Wednesday Lynch didn't hold back stating I'm not going to get into our communication again but at some point you've got to play after auk missed practice in July CBS Sports reported that auk was seeking to double his current $44 million annual salary aiming for a contract in the $30 million range the 49ers responded by offering him $26 million in June which would have made him one of the top 10 earners at his position however the deal fell through and the two sides have been at a stalemate ever since what's next for the 49ers and auk as it stands the future remains uncertain with the season opener right around the corner the pressure is on for both auk and the 49ers to reach an agreement or make a decisive move will auk stay in San Francisco or could a last minute trade shake things up now we want to hear from you 49ers fans what do you think should happen with Brandon AO should the 49ers meet his demands or is it time to move on let us know your thoughts in the comments below and and don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive 49ers content