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The dominating storyline for the San Francisco 49ers so far this offseason has been the extended contract holdout of star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who is hoping to secure a lucrative contract extension. Aiyuk has been a major part of the 49ers’ success over the past few seasons, but San Francisco thus far has shown […]

The Cleveland Browns made an intriguing move on Thursday, restructuring the contract of quarterback Deshaun Watson to give the team the most cap space in the NFL at $62 million, and that leads many to believe that the team could be making another run at San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, but ESPN insider […]

All offseason long, the San Francisco 49ers have been dealing with a drama filled contract saga involving star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. On Wednesday, it seemed like a step towards resolution would be taken after Aiyuk was given a clean bill of health by the 49ers team doctors, giving him the green light to practice […]

The San Francisco 49ers are counting by the minute. Everyone in the organization from Kyle Shanahan to John Lynch are expecting Brandon Aiyuk to join their practice before their Week 1 game against the New York Jets. So, how is it going with Brock Purdy’s star wideout? It looks like he is still not ready […]

The Brandon Aiyuk trade saga has been one of the top storylines of the NFL offseason, and the Pittsburgh Steelers have been right at the forefront of it. The star 49ers wideout has been rumored to be in talks with a number of teams on a new contract extension after talks stalled out between him […]

Fantasy football season is upon us, and if you haven’t begun drafting yet, chances are you will be doing so soon. Having your draft board in tip-top shape is quite important, especially when it comes to the wide receiver position. While there are a ton of starting caliber wide receivers available, it’s important to not […]

The New York Jets will start the 2024 season in prime time against the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners may have some players on the outs with the team right now but Robert Saleh isn’t counting on them missing any games. Saleh will face his old team, for which he served as defensive coordinator prior […]

Finally, the Dallas Cowboys came up with enough cash to satisfy CeeDee Lamb. And coach Mike McCarthy has a plan going forward. But what does Lamb’s new contract mean for Ja’Marr Chase and Brandon Aiyuk? Lamb became the second-highest-paid non-quarterback in the league. The extension came in at four years worth $136 million. It includes […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk travelled with the team to their preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday. However, he did not suit up and play for the team, as they are still in the process of either negotiating a new contract or trading him. The saga has gone on throughout […]

Brandon Aiyuk’s NFL future is still uncertain as of this story’s writing. Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky explained how Aiyuk’s absence from the San Francisco 49ers, if he does indeed get traded, could impact QB Brock Purdy and head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense. “Yeah, it’s a big deal,” Orlovsky said, via NFL on ESPN. “This […]

The Washington Commanders have traded wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2025 third-round pick and two seventh-round picks per Adam Schefter of ESPN. With the news, Commanders fans have been going crazy on social media begging the team to go after San Francisco 49ers Brandon Aiyuk who […]

The Brandon Aiyuk trade saga is still not over, even though San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan jokingly admitted that there remains no new information about the star wideout’s trade situation. As of Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain in play for Aiyuk, as the New England Patriots had nixed their offer many weeks ago. However, the […]

If a new contract extension or trade is on the way for Brandon Aiyuk, there isn’t much time left to get it done. Between getting the fifth-year receiver caught up to speed on a new team, system and playbook, the Steelers may only have until Labor Day (Monday, September 2) to make something happen. For […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been embroiled with contract disputes throughout the summer. Obviously the main headline has been Brandon Aiyuk’s negotiations, but left tackle Trent Williams is seeking a new contract as well. One 49ers defender recently spoke with the media about how these negotiations have impacted his view on his own contract. Lenoir […]

The San Francisco 49ers and star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk are continuously talking about a new contract extension which appears to have “movement on a deal” according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. There was immense talks about other teams being involved like the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it appears likely that Aiyuk will stay with the […]

The San Francisco 49ers are currently dealing with two crucial holdouts as the regular season quickly approaches. The 49ers have been without wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and tackle Trent Williams at training camp as they are hoping to reach agreements with the team before the season starts. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked about […]

The odyssey involving San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is ongoing as he looks to find a suitable contract whether it be with his current team or the Pittsburgh Steelers, which have been heavily rumored to land the pass catcher. However, there is new reports that the deals between the two teams are […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been trying to extend wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk nearly the entire offseason. Aiyuk’s contract drama with the 49ers has kept the teams in headlines throughout the summer. It also threatens to continue into the fall. However, Deebo Samuel is confident that Aiyuk will eventually return to the team. Samuel appeared […]

Despite no end in sight to the San Francisco 49ers Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors, Pittsburgh Steelers No. 1 wide receiver George Pickens knows he can only control what he can control. The 2022 second-round selection out of Georgia remains the center of the Steelers’ passing attack. Pittsburgh clarified that Pickens would be a part of […]

There has been a lot of drama surrounding Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers lately as he has been absent from training camp and trade rumors have been swirling. Aiyuk is one of the top WRs in the NFL, and 49ers fans are hoping that he can reach an agreement with the team before […]

In what is turning into one of the most prolonged trade scenarios in NFL history, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is seemingly about to be on his way to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Niners have reached an impasse with the star wideout, still holding out for the possibility of signing him to a […]

Legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice might have just teased some excellent news for San Francisco 49ers fans. Or, he is inadvertently plunging one last dagger into them before this whole saga ends. Either way, the all-time leader in catches, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns just sent seismic waves throughout the Bay Area after his latest […]

With Brandon Aiyuk’s future in San Francisco very much up in the air, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has been forced to get creative in his wide receiver plans, as there’s a very real possibility that he could be down a 1,000-yard receiver for at least some time this fall, if not indefinitely, should a […]

OK, San Francisco 49ers: Deal? Or no deal? The saga with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has gone back and forth, and the team even signed a new wideout Tuesday. So the question remains as to why the 49ers have not yet signed off on trading the disgruntled star. It started earlier this summer when rumors […]

The Brandon Aiyuk saga has drawn on throughout the 2024 NFL offseason, and at this point, it seems like he will either sign a long-term extension with the San Francisco 49ers, or get traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. When it comes to a potential trade, it seems like the 49ers could be the only thing […]

Amid the Pittsburgh Steelers’ involvement in the Brandon Aiyuk trade, the team remained active in filling the gaps in their roster. On Monday, the Steelers claimed guard/tackle Tykeem Doss off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens, propping up their offensive line. The Ravens had released Doss on Sunday after they signed former Steelers wide receiver Anthony […]

The New England Patriots made an aggressive pursuit of San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, agreeing to terms on a trade and offering a lucrative contract, but the wide receiver did not want to join the Patriots in the end and did not sign an extension, so that shut down the move. Patriots head […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers continue their march to the 2024 regular season, there are still areas of the team that need to be addressed. Depth is of key concern, notably at running back. Help is on the way, though, as Cordarrelle Patterson was activated off of the Active/NFI List according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Steelers […]

The Cleveland Browns are one of several teams rumored to be pursuing a Brandon Aiyuk trade with the San Francisco 49ers. The rumored deal between the two sides would see draft picks and veteran wideout Amari Cooper heading back to the Bay Area. As these details leaked out, at least one player involved in the […]

The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk have been in an ongoing stalemate when it comes to his long-term future. While a trade seemed inevitable, there now appears to be a route for Aiyuk to return to the 49ers. But everyday it appears there is a new rumor surrounding Aiyuk. The 49ers star […]

The cat-and-mouse game between the San Francisco 49ers and their star wideout might finally be winding down. Brandon Aiyuk has been determined to receive a new contract from the club, and he may get his way faster than expected. The 49ers’ brass had a positive meeting with Aiyuk, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. “Sources: #49ers […]

The San Francisco 49ers are ready to make another push for a Super Bowl later this fall. One of their stars on offense, Brandon Aiyuk, is seeking a new contract and has requested a trade. George Kittle recently shared his honest opinion on what losing Aiyuk would mean for the 49ers ahead of a pivotal […]

By now, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been tied in trade rumors to half the NFL. Colin Cowherd begged the question by asking whether Aiyuk wanted to win or watch the playoffs from the sidelines like Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, via The Herd. “Brandon Aiyuk will never play in his career […]

Brandon Aiyuk is still looking to be traded from the San Francisco 49ers, but the team isn’t rushing to get a deal done. There have been several teams that have reached out to the 49ers with deals for Aiyuk, such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, and the New England Patriots, but have not been […]

Storylines around the San Francisco 49ers are currently focusing on Brandon Aiyuk’s future with the team. On Thursday, however, San Francisco added a wide receiver. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports that the 49ers are in agreement with wide receiver Chosen Anderson. San Francisco’s receiver situation currently has uncertainty. The 49ers would likely prefer to […]

While it seems like San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will eventually be traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the deal is not done — as you have probably read from many reporters — and now reports are surfacing that the Steelers’ offer to Aiyuk and the Niners may not be as high as it […]

There’s nothing in sports like a trade frenzy surrounding a coveted player. We’re seeing this play out again with the San Francisco 49ers-Brandon Aiyuk trade saga. As of Wednesday, the elite wideout remains with the 49ers pending a successful trade with any team willing to take on Aiyuk’s contract. Moreover, another wrinkle stalling a potential […]

Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel have been teammates with the San Francisco 49ers for four seasons. As the 49ers look into trading Brandon Aiyuk after his trade request, there’s a real chance the receiver duo might be separated before the 2024 NFL season. At a press conference following the 49ers training camp practice on Wednesday, […]

The Brandon Aiyuk trade fiasco continues, but the San Francisco 49ers are not rushing to trade the wide receiver if a deal does not look good to them. There are several teams that are willing to give the 49ers what they want, but Aiyuk most likely doesn’t want to go to that team, and other […]