Purdy, Aiyuk remain in contact amid 49ers receiver’s OTA absence

SANTA CLARA — Brandon Aiyuk has yet to work out a contract extension with the 49ers, but his teammate Brock Purdy on Monday shared the two have been in communication as usual. The quarterback has reported to team headquarters for Phase 1 of organized team activities, while his top target from the 2023 NFL season has been absent. "Shot each other some texts, just checking in, how he's doing," Purdy said. "[I've seen] him at the facility during the offseason when he's coming in just to do some rehab stuff, I've run into him. Outside of that, I've told him I want the best for him and my love for him. That's really been about it." "I love BA," Purdy said. "What we've done has been pretty cool, and I'm just thankful to have had the opportunity to play with him and throw him the ball and win games with him." Purdy, who is set to enter his own contract negotiations a year from now, understands the situation. For now, the play-caller simply will work with the receivers that have reported to the facility and stay true to his own throwing schedule. The Pro Bowl quarterback will leave the business side of the game to 49ers general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan while refraining...