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Brandon Aiyuk Trade Update: Patriots Out, Steelers Back In
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Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has likely played his last game with the San Francisco 49ers. The team is working on a trade to send the second-team All-Pro wideout to another organization. Which team will wind up with Aiyuk?
New England Patriots Ending Pursuit Of Brandon Aiyuk
Sources: After inquiring about Brandon Aiyuk’s availability, the Patriots have decided not to explore any further trade possibilities with the 49ers regarding their standout wide receiver. Patriots are excited about their young receivers and want to focus on them. pic.twitter.com/RglYQJBmAx
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 7, 2024
Cross off New England as a potential destination for Aiyuk.
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the New England Patriots have ended trade discussions with the 49ers.
Aiyuk is looking for a new deal that pays him like a top wide receiver. The 49ers receiver is set to make $14.124 million on the fifth-year option of his rookie deal this season.
Schefter’s report states New England was willing to make Aiyuk one of the top five highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL in average salary per year. That means Aiyuk’s APY would be in the $30 million range.
However, New England is now out of the Aiyuk sweepstakes.
Pittsburgh Steelers Emerge As Favorite To Land Brandon Aiyuk
Sources: The Steelers have a verbal agreement in place with the 49ers for Brandon Aiyuk. All the terms of the deal and contract details are being hammered out now. The WR is coming to Pittsburgh. pic.twitter.com/LdueV9dSNT
— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) August 7, 2024
The three leading candidates to land Aiyuk have been the Patriots, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Per Andrew Fillipponi, the Steelers are about to win the Aiyuk sweepstakes. Fillipponi’s report states the Steelers have verbally agreed to acquire Aiyuk from the 49ers. The terms and contract details are being finalized.
Compensation has yet to be determined, but expect Pittsburgh to send multiple draft picks to San Francisco in exchange for Aiyuk.
The 26-year-old is the perfect weapon for new quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.
Aiyuk is coming off a stellar 2023 campaign, registering 75 catches for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns.
