2024-08-14 00:31:13
Regardless, the Brandon Aiyuk saga may finally be nearing the finish line.
according to a report NFL media earlier Tuesdaythis pittsburg steelers There is a trade involving the star wide receiver with the San Francisco 49ers. Additionally, Pittsburgh reportedly believes it is a good place to re-sign Aiyuk as it awaits final approval of the deal from San Francisco.
However, later in the day, the rollercoaster saga took another twist, with the same outlet now reporting that the 49ers and Aiyuk are “The differences in agreement are not that far apart.According to reports, Aiyuk has always preferred to stay in San Francisco, and the two sides have reached agreement on many major parts of the new agreement.
With the possibility of Aiyuk being traded increasing in recent weeks, the Steelers have reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to sign him. The New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns have reportedly reached deals with the 49ers to acquire Aiyuk, but both have been unable to get him to agree to a long-term extension.
The 49ers also reportedly stepped up their efforts to retain Aiyuk last week. NFL Media added in a report on Tuesday that San Francisco still has a long-term offer for Aiyuk.
However, Aiyuk still expressed some frustration with the 49ers when responding to reports that the 49ers were renewing their efforts to re-sign him.
“Brad, nine people are in the media every day, haha, there are two choices, pick one and stop simply reporting,” Aiyuk wrote in an Instagram comment.
Aiyuk was involved in a contract dispute with the 49ers nearly the entire offseason, which put the possibility of him leaving San Francisco shortly after the Super Bowl loss to the 49ers on the table. kansas city chiefs. He reportedly requested a trade a week before training camp began.
The 26-year-old is undoubtedly having the best season of his career, catching 75 passes for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns in the 2023 regular season. He’s entering the final year of his rookie deal and may be looking for a deal at the top of the market after several top receivers signed historic extensions this offseason.
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