Before the 2024 season, one of their standout wide receivers is apparently of interest to the San Francisco 49ers. There were whispers before the start of free agency that the 49ers would deal Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel to help clear cap space.
Aiyuk seemed irritated by his dearth of targets during the 49ers’ Super Bowl defeat.
NFL fans were alerted to a potential trade by a message that Aiyuk wrote to Mike Tomlin, the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Daniel Yerushalmi of GH:
It is note worthy that this is the first post by Aiyuk in almost a year, which very well could be just a coincidence.
But many NFL fans are not buying that all and think this is a call for a trade. After the Steelers traded one of their top receivers, they may be in business to go and get another guy for Wilson in his first year with the team.
On the trade front, there might be more smoke.
This offseason, the 49ers expressed their desire to retain Aiyuk for the long run, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t considering their alternatives. Before the draft, the 49ers would consider trade proposals for Aiyuk, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic.
In answer to a query regarding the 49ers’ possible trade of their standout wide receiver this spring, Barrows said the following:
Indeed, that is how I feel. Just to recap, the 49ers would consider trade proposals for Aiyuk prior to the draft, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic.
In answer to a query regarding the 49ers’ possible trade of their standout wide receiver this spring, Barrows said the following:
Indeed, that is how I feel. Just go back to Deebo Samuel’s trade agitation two years ago.The 49ers were waiting to see what kind of offers Samuel might bring, so they kept their phones open before and especially during the draft.
Following the trade of Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers last week, the Steelers are in need of a wide receiver. This offseason, Tyler Boyd has been connected to them. However, in an offense where they have concerns about their quarterback, Aiyuk might be the kind of player the Steelers want to center around. He undoubtedly aided Brock Purdy’s development.
