The San Francisco 49ers are facing a complex situation with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk amidst swirling trade rumors and contract extension discussions. The 49ers reportedly sought pick No. 17 and wide receiver Zay Jones from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for Aiyuk, a demand deemed too steep by the Jaguars considering they would also need to negotiate Aiyuk's contract extension. This information was confirmed by multiple sources, including @MiaOBrienTV. Aiyuk, who has been relatively quiet on social media, made a cryptic post mentioning Mike Tomlin, further fueling speculation about his future. This comes after reports of the Pittsburgh Steelers showing interest in Aiyuk. Despite the rumors, Aiyuk has not requested a trade but desires a contract that reflects his status as an elite wide receiver. The situation is reminiscent of the 49ers' previous decision to trade DeForest Buckner when faced with a similar financial dilemma.
BREAKING NEWS: “Aiyuk isn’t going to show up to camp without a new deal,” source tells me. #49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk has NOT requested a trade, but wants to be paid like an elite tier WR. Rumors of him asking to be traded to #Jaguars/#Steelers “are not true.” What is true: If… https://t.co/POUeKQ06q6
The #49ers once traded DeForest Buckner when they realized they couldn't pay him. Will they consider doing the same with Brandon Aiyuk, who is due for a huge 💰💰 extension? Discussing on @The33rdTeamFB: https://t.co/NRe7AZ7Wrl
Steelers fans really questioning if Brandon Aiyuk is worth the money after he went 8-129-2 on Pittsburgh in the season opener https://t.co/C9QHUzxbsY
Brandon Aiyuk, YOU are a Pittsburgh Steeler. (*manifesting*) https://t.co/KQ24FDF8Is
Trade rumors are swirling around 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk. He's fanning the flames. https://t.co/VLojRc9AH3
Brandon Aiyuk posted a cryptic message to Mike Tomlin amid reported trade interest https://t.co/BBbnZweoG3
Brandon Aiyuk shared a cryptic social media post mentioning Mike Tomlin a few hours after a report stated the Steelers are showing trade interest in him https://t.co/GDopUuXhUj
1. Obviously Brandon Aiyuk wants to get paid 2. I highly doubt Kyle Shanahan wants to (or will) trade Brandon Aiyuk
Brandon Aiyuk’s latest tweet in almost a year… https://t.co/t46sbhgc81
Brandon Aiyuk doesn't post on Twitter/X much. This is the first thing he has sent since April of 2023... https://t.co/Ym29L3iYYG
The #49ers wanted pick 17 and WR Zay Jones from the #Jaguars in a trade for WR Brandon Aiyuk, per @MiaOBrienTV Assume Jacksonville doesn’t want to give up compensation since they’d have to pay Aiyuk too. https://t.co/PwgfmvQaVQ
The San Francisco 49ers shouldn't be in the business of entertaining any offers for Aiyuk. You have a QB making the league minimum. Don't let very good players walk
RUMORS: The #49ers wanted pick 17 and WR Zay Jones from the #Jaguars in a trade for WR Brandon Aiyuk, per @MiaOBrienTV Jaguars probably viewed this as too steep of a price since they’d have to pay Aiyuk too. https://t.co/iem0ahhJbN
Report: 49ers’ asked the Jaguars for pick No. 17, plus a player, in exchange for Brandon Aiyuk https://t.co/VrgyCOZiNd
Why a contract extension for 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk will be later rather than sooner https://t.co/MGsLsKsJYq