49ers insider gives latest update on Aiyuk as trade rumors swirl originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The San Francisco 49ers have come very close to winning the Super Bowl with their current core. In the last five years, they have lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl twice (2019 and 2023) and also were defeated twice in the NFC Championship Game (2021 and 2022).
They still have one of the best rosters in the league. But the window to compete for the Lombardi Trophy isn’t always a long one. San Francisco has to take advantage of this moment.
It’s important to keep this in mind during the Brandon Aiyuk saga. The star wideout wants a new contract as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. The 49ers have already committed a lot of salary to other players, especially on offense.
If the two sides can’t work out an extension, a trade could be the most logical route. But the 49ers cannot afford to weaken their roster too much, so if they move Aiyuk, getting a player in return who can help them in the upcoming season would be a huge plus.
So, where do things stand with Aiyuk right now?
NBC Sports Bay Area’s 49ers insider Matt Maiocco joined NBC Sports Boston’s Arbella Early Edition on Monday with the latest update.
“What I would say is the most likely scenario, and the scenario the 49ers would like to play out, would be the Cleveland Browns, because the Browns have somebody that they can offer in return for Brandon Aiyuk, in addition to draft picks, that could step in and help the 49ers get to where they want to get, which is the Super Bowl,” Maiocco said.
“The Cleveland wide receiver I’m referring to is Amari Cooper. When you look at the other teams that might be in the mix, the Patriots, who would they have to offer? The name that I’ve been hearing is Kendrick Bourne. Now, how’s Kendrick’s knee? How is he coming along? The 49ers know him. But is he at the level of Brandon Aiyuk? Of course not.
“So they would have to give the 49ers more compensation as far…
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Publish date : 2024-08-05 23:45:27
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