While all signs pointed toward a potential trade, there’s been another twist in the Brandon Aiyuk saga with the San Francisco 49ers. After reports surfaced earlier in the week, about the framework of trades being in place with multiple teams for Aiyuk, momentum could be swinging back in favor of the 49ers.
According to Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the 49ers have made a “renewed” effort in recent days to sign Aiyuk to a long-term deal. Pelissero and Garafolo reported the situation is “fluid,” with other teams interested in trading for Aiyuk still in the mix.
Via @TomPelissero on Twitter:
The #49ers have made a renewed effort in recent days to strike a long-term deal with WR Brandon Aiyuk, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo.
The situation is fluid and other teams, including Pittsburgh, are still in the mix. But a return to SF appears increasingly possible.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 9, 2024
Since the minutes after the Super Bowl went final, there has been constant questions, chatter and rumors regarding Aiyuk’s future with the 49ers. The former first-round pick out of Arizona State is seeking a new massive contract as he enters the final year of his rookie deal with the 49ers. The 49ers have yet to budge as Aiyuk has been “holding in” at training camp.
With the preseason opener approaching and the start of the regular season looming, there have been links to multiple trades with the New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers being potential partners.
Although the saga has been stretched out, the ideal solution would be for Aiyuk to land a new contract with the 49ers. Aiyuk is coming off an All-Pro season, recording a career-best 1342 yards receiving with seven touchdowns.
Stay tuned at Niners Wire for all the latest updates regarding Aiyuk’s situation with the 49ers.
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