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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 […]

After spending the preseason dealing with a calf strain that will reportedly keep him out of the preseason entirely, Christian McCaffrey helped to ease the minds of San Francisco 49ers fans the world over in an appearance on Sirius XM Football. Discussing his injury and how it could impact his early-season activities with the 49ers, […]

The preseason is in full swing in the NFL as the defending NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers visit Nashville to face the Tennessee Titans on Saturday at Nissan Stadium. The best team in the NFC visits Nashville as we share our NFL odds series and make a 49ers-Titans prediction and pick. The 49ers are the defending […]

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 will be looking for vengeance after coming up short against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. But before they even play their first preseason game, the 49ers have shook up their roster. San Francisco has released tight end Logan Thomas after he suffered a hamstring injury earlier in training […]

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 […]

Despite the Brandon Aiyuk trade saga hogging all the headlines, the San Francisco 49ers continue their preparations for the upcoming season. The 49ers look to bounce back after a disappointing Super Bowl loss last season to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. On that note, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan paid extra attention to the […]

The San Francisco 49ers already have a fairly stacked wide receiver room. Despite reports of Brandon Aiyuk leaving,  Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings, and Ronnie Bell among others. In fact, this is probably the position that Kyle Shanahan has the most personnel in. So, the decision that Terrell Owens and Terique Owens had to face was […]

Defensive end Drake Jackson will not play for the 49ers this season, as the team placed him on the reserve physically unable to perform list on Thursday. This move opened up a spot on the 90-man roster for safety Tracy Walker. Jackson will miss the entire season due to ongoing issues with his knee. He […]

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 San Francisco 49ers are on the brink of reigning atop the NFL. The 49ers were the top team in the NFC during the 2023-24 season and advanced to Super Bowl 58. They took a 25-22 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs but retained elite talent to run things back. Brock Purdy and Deebo Samuel […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been surrounded by endless trade buzz due to their impending contract negotiations with star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. The 49ers are rumored to move on from Aiyuk, given the two sides are struggling to agree on a new extension. Despite the saga, San Francisco is still making moves to improve […]

When you look at the unofficial San Francisco 49ers depth chart in early August, as one does, you might find some surprises. You might have an eye-opening revelation or even find yourself nonplussed. And why is it unofficial if they officially released the depth chart? Unfortunately, that’s a question with no answer. After a tough […]

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 […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk seems destined to land with the Pittsburgh Steelers, beating out several reported suitors, including the New England Patriots. While the Patriots seemed like an odd fit as they attempt to rebuild in their post-Bill Belichick era, the Patriots reported contract offer to Aiyuk may have been the best […]

Brandon Aiyuk’s contract situation has led to rumors of a potential trade. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver has been linked to teams such as the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers. According to Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle, Aiyuk’s unwillingness to participate in NFL training camp and practice is bothering 49ers head […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly have an agreement in place with the San Francisco 49ers to acquire wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in a trade, and the terms of the deal and contract details are being hammered out, according to Andrew Fillipponi of 937 The Fan. In the last day or so, the New England Patriots bowed […]

The trade saga between Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers continues. As of Tuesday, the Cleveland Browns have become the favorite to land the coveted wideout, as the Patriots have ended their Aiyuk pursuit, citing a lack of interest from the wide receiver in joining the team. With their withdrawal, the Patriots have joined […]

The San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk may not have a no-trade clause on his contract, but he may as well have one due to his control over any possible trade. While the 49ers agreed to trade frameworks with the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots, there still is no official deal because of the […]

The New England Patriots are out of the running in the Brandon Aiyuk sweepstakes, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. They are no longer pursuing a trade for the San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver after gaining steam as a possible landing spot in the past couple of days. But the reported reason might demoralize and […]

The New England Patriots seem to be one of the finalists in the sweepstakes for San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. San Francisco has negotiated the framework of a possible deal involving Aiyuk with New England, NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco reported. Additionally, the 49ers have given Aiyuk to discuss a deal […]

The possibility of Brandon Aiyuk leaving the San Francisco 49ers is getting more real by the minute. Both star edge rusher Nick Bosa and head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke candidly about the situation on Tuesday, and neither sounded confident the organization would retain the reliable wideout. Bosa acknowledged that the trade rumors are far from […]

The San Francisco 49ers will enter the 2024 NFL season with high expectations following their Super Bowl 58 runner-up showing. The 49ers will have two MVP candidates returning to their offense; however, one of them, Christian McCaffrey, was dealt a concerning injury update during training camp on Tuesday. McCaffrey has a calf strain and will […]

Brandon Aiyuk wants to get paid like one of the best receivers in the game, but the San Francisco 49ers won’t bite. Meanwhile, several teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers want to break up the fracturing marriage. Earlier today, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Steelers aren’t likely to land Aiyuk. “I don’t expect Pittsburgh to be […]

One of the biggest sagas of the 2024 NFL offseason took a turn on Monday when reports surfaced suggesting that the San Francisco 49ers were now open to trading away star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. With no progress being made towards a long-term extension between the two sides, the Niners have allegedly shifted gears and […]

If you’re a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, you might want to strap in for a long day. The recent contract extension saga between Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers seems to be coming to an end, as the 49ers have agreed to a trade framework with the Cleveland Browns and the New England Patriots, to […]

A new wrinkle in the form of Deebo Samuel may have worsened the stalled contract extension talks between the San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk. Samuel’s excellent showing at 49ers training camp may have convinced the team to think about sending Aiyuk to another team instead of keeping him around long-term. For months, Aiyuk and […]

Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors reached a fever pitch on Monday. Reports indicated that the San Francisco 49ers receiver was more likely to be traded than sign an extension at this point. Aiyuk trade ideas began being floated soon after. However, those ideas may soon become a reality. The 49ers have reportedly agreed to trade frameworks […]

As the San Francisco 49ers wade through the waters of an incredibly murky contractual situation with Brandon Aiyuk, with rumors suggesting that a preseason trade is becoming more likely than an extension ahead of Week 1, GM San Francisco 49ers John Lynch has continued to work the phones to improve his team and has secured […]

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing to enter the 2024 NFL season with one of the most talented rosters in the league. However, the 49ers continue to have a contract dispute with one of their top contributors. Rumors suggest that star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is more likely to be traded from San Francisco amid […]

As the silent civil war between the San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk extends deeper into the summer, a recent report from NFL.com hints that an eventual reunion between the two sides may be in the cards before the start of the regular season, with a trade now appearing more likely than an extension. “Contract […]

Besides his run of interceptions, San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy admitted to reporters that he is unsure whether or not he will play in the team’s NFL preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday. This admission comes as the team evaluates which starters to play in comparatively lower-stakes games. Moreover, Purdy remains in recovery […]

Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith suffered one of the most gruesome injuries in the history of the NFL. That is saying a lot, considering the high frequency of injuries in football. Smith, who played pro football for the San Francisco 49ers and the Washington Commanders (then the Washington Redskins) fractured his right leg during a […]