According to report, San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade after both sides were unable to reach a deal on an extension.
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports that San Francisco haven’t “been willing to engage in negotiations since May so Aiyuk has respectfully asked out.”
NFL Insider Dov Kleiman and other say there are two teams that are on the list of “most likely” to land Aiyuk. They are the Commanders and the Steelers.
But, just because Aiyuk requested a trade, doesn’t mean the Niners need to acquiesce.
They could just hold on to him and see if he plays or sits out.
Aiyuk is in the 5th-year of his rookie deal. The 49ers club option is worth over $14.1 million this season.
The 26-year-old could be looking for a new contract that would put him near or above $30 million a year.
He is set to became a free agent 2025.
Aiyuk had 75 catches last season for 1,342 yards with 7 touchdowns. He averaged 17.9 yards a carry, a career high.
He also went off on the Steelers in Week One of the 2023 season with eight catches for 129 yards and two touchdowns, torching Patrick Peterson for most of the game.
Aiyuk has been rumored to the Steelers for a majority the offseason.