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All possible Aiyuk scenarios still on table for 49ers coach Shanahan originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
SANTA CLARA — Brandon Aiyuk’s status remains in limbo, but it was business — or lack thereof — as usual for the fifth-year pro.
The wide receiver reported to the 49ers’ practice facility Tuesday morning, just as he has done on every day of training camp.
The 49ers held their 11th practice of the summer, and Aiyuk again was not on the practice field. Meanwhile, the particulars of his situation have come to light.
“I’ve planned for everything, knowing it can go in any direction,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. “So we’ve been doing the same stuff. And if that continues, we’ll keep doing what we’ve been doing.”
When asked if he needs the situation resolved soon, Shanahan answered, “No. You always want it to be, badly. But this stuff does take time. And every day I hope it gets resolved, but I have no timetable on it.”
The 49ers have the frameworks of trades to send Aiyuk to the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots, a league source told NBC Sports Bay Area on Monday night.
Aiyuk expressed interest throughout the offseason to be traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers or Washington Commanders. But neither team has reached an agreement with the 49ers on trade particulars, the source said.
After the 49ers’ trade talks ended with the Steelers and appeared to be “effectively over” on Monday, the teams have re-engaged, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday, citing league sources.
So Aiyuk’s decision — at least for now — comes down to deciding whether to take a lucrative contract offer from the Patriots or a deal with the Browns that might not be worth as much. The Steelers appear to be back in play, too.
The last possibility is that nothing is finalized with either of those teams, and the 49ers and Aiyuk can eventually work out an agreement that keeps him with the team.
“There’s a scenario for everything,” Shanahan said. “I…
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Author : NBC Sports BayArea
Publish date : 2024-08-06 20:19:01
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