49ers GM John Lynch weighs Brandon Aiyuk trade as AI stance draws fan backlash ahead of 2026 draft

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch addressed the possibility of Brandon Aiyuk remaining with the team ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, signaling that trade considerations could be on the table.

Lynch’s comments about the use of artificial intelligence for decision-making in the 2026 draft drew backlash from fans, who mocked him on social media with phrases such as "Inside the box thinking" and "Utter Woke Nonsense" in response to his remarks on Monday.