Brandon Aiyuk Trade Talks Heating Up
Brandon Aiyuk trade talks are heating up between the 49ers and numerous NFL teams. It is no secret that Aiyuk wants a new contract. He sees the receiver market exploding among his peers and he feels undervalued. He reportedly wants near top-of-market money. He is currently in the final and fifth year of his rookie deal that will pay him $14 million dollars a year. Many receiver salaries now double that amount.
Aiyuk’s stats are very good but not top of the market. Last year his 75 catches ranked tied for 31st in the NFL. His 1342 yards receiving were 7th. His 7 TD’s ranked tied for 18th. And his 17.9 average yards per catch were 15th. Granted, he is on a team loaded with superstars so his touches can be diminished a bit.
![Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a pass for a first down in overtime against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.](https://espnswfl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2024/08/GettyImages-2004143358_1722950369_.jpg?w=1024)
BRANDON AIYUK TRADE TALKS
There was talk a few weeks ago that Aiyuk would be interested in going to the Washington Commanders as he and Jayden Daniels are close. Yesterday trade rumors suggested a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers was possible. Now it looks like a deal can happen with either the Cleveland Browns or New England Patriots. A framework for a deal with either team is reportedly in place. Since Aiyuk is in the final year of his contract his new team would very likely offer a contract extension. So, logically, Aiyuk is probably negociateing deals with the Patriots and Browns and the team that comes up with the best deal will finish off the trade with the 49ers.
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