Brandon Aiyuk latest: 49ers making ‘renewed effort’ for long-term deal, Browns’ Amari Cooper open to trade

Brandon Aiyuk’s tenure in San Francisco may not be coming to an end just yet.

Aiyuk’s future with the reigning NFC champions has been in limbo since he requested a trade after not being able to negotiate a long-term contract extension this offseason. Teams such as the Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly shown interest in acquiring the All-Pro receiver.

Then came Friday, when NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported the 49ers have “made a renewed effort in recent days to strike a long-term deal,” with Aiyuk. Pelissero also reported that the situation is fluid and teams like the Steelers are still looking to get a trade done. Aiyuk is in the last year of his rookie contract, which will see the Niners pay him $14.1 million.

The #49ers have made a renewed effort in recent days to strike a long-term deal with WR Brandon Aiyuk, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo.

The situation is fluid and other teams, including Pittsburgh, are still in the mix. But a return to SF appears increasingly possible.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 9, 2024

Aiyuk himself responded vaguely to an Instagram post with Pelissero’s report, casting at least some doubt on whether there’s as much positive momentum as Pelissero makes it sound.

The Cleveland Browns are also reportedly interested in making a deal for Aiyuk, which wide receiver Amari Cooper — another reported piece to that puzzle — didn’t seem bothered by in an Instagram post.

Aiyuk’s future with the franchise began clouding after its Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Aiyuk’s girlfriend posted a message on social media hinting that he might not return.

In late March, 49ers general manager John Lynch made it known that there were no plans of trading Aiyuk and the two sides were working toward a contract extension. Just a month later, the 49ers drafted receiver Ricky Pearsall, seemingly preparing for the possibility of losing Aiyuk.

Mid-June saw Aiyuk tell his former college teammate and current Washington Commanders…

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Publish date : 2024-08-09 22:50:44

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