Steelers must consider a trade for another 49ers WR not named Brandon Aiyuk

Brandon Aiyuk officially requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers. To no surprise, Steelers fans once again have their ears perked up.

This trade request might not end the relationship between Aiyuk and the 49ers, but it puts a lot of tension on getting a contract extension ironed out. Right now, things are murky, but something like this has happened with the 49ers before, and that resulted in an extension. We will see where things go, but San Francisco is in the middle of their best years of contention.

Not too many other teams have been surrounded by the Aiyuk trade rumors more this offseason than the Pittsburgh Steelers. It makes sense as they could use a talented receiver to join their team to help take pressure off of George Pickens. Aiyuk would do that, but his pricey contract that would be joined with his acquisition would create an uncertain future for Pickens in Pittsburgh.

Many are looking at Aiyuk as a realistic possibility for the Steelers to land in a blockbuster trade, but don’t forget other options that this situation could create opportunity for.

San Francisco has plenty of talent on their offense, and it seems like they could have to shed salary sooner or later. If they want to re-sign Aiyuk they might need to pick and choose which receivers, they can keep with their cap situation.

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