There has been a lot of speculation on whether the San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers will reach a trade deal involving wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, a 49ers’ 2020 first-round draft pick who has since logged 3,931 receiving yards and 269 receptions and was a critical player in the narrow overtime loss to the Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII.
In a deal that sources say is now green-lit, the veteran player has the choice to move to Pittsburgh or stay in San Francisco where he looks to get an extension from the 49ers, a team eager to keep their star player on the roster.
Ian Rapoport shared this update today on Twitter
Update on Brandon Aiyuk:
— The Steelers and #49ers have a deal on a potential trade and PIT is in a good place on an Aiyuk contract, sources say. If SF gives the final sign-off, it's done.
— SF has an offer out to Aiyuk on a long-term deal for him to stay. He hasn't accepted. pic.twitter.com/ZepVTfv4Nj— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 13, 2024
It is still unclear where Aiyuk will be playing in the future, but the experienced wide receiver has the choice between two teams eager to have him on the roster and out on the field at this juncture in his NFL career.