Jeff Howe thinks two teams are still in on Brandon Aiyuk
Aug 12, 2024, 2:54 PM
(Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk continues to hold out of practices as he waits for a new contract, but one team continues to show interest in the Rocklin native.
The Athletic‘s Jeff Howe joined The Drive Guys to discuss which team is still interested in trading for the All-Pro receiver, dive into some storylines from around the NFL landscape, and much more.
Plus: Jimmy Garoppolo has a fresh start with one of the 49ers’ NFC West rivals.
Topics Discussed
- Former 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is “having fun again” with the Los Angeles Rams
- Which rookie QBs stuck out the most to Jeff during the opening week of preseason action?
- How will the Dallas Cowboys handle all of their contract situations?
- Former 49ers draft pick Trey Lance is currently in line to be the Cowboys’ third-string QB
- Is the Brandon Aiyuk-49rers situation a game of chicken?
- “Both sides have a degree of leverage… There’s a lot going on here.”
- Jeff thinks Aiyuk is in a good spot and can choose to be patient
- “I really think it’s down to the 49ers and the Steelers… He wants to go to a good, solid situation.”
- What has Kyle Shanahan learned over the years as he continues to work towards a Super Bowl?
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More on the Brandon Aiyuk contract saga
Maybe the hottest offseason topic around the entire NFL, the status of Brandon Aiyuk and a potential extension or trade, has yet another added development Friday afternoon.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the San Francisco 49ers are now “pushing to get a deal done that keeps Brandon Aiyuk in San Francisco for the long haul… Nothing done, but finally, things are moving.”
Pelissero mentions that other teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, “are still in the mix.” Still, there is now another example of the 49ers making it clear and public that they would prefer to keep Brandon Aiyuk on their roster.
San Francisco 49ers 2024 Schedule:
Preseason
- Sunday, August 18th vs. New Orleans Saints – 5 pm PDT
- Friday, August 23rd @ Las Vegas Raiders – 7 pm PDT
Regular Season
- Monday, September 9th vs. New York Jets – 5:15 pm PDT
- Sunday, September 15th @ Minnesota Vikings – 10 am PDT
- Sunday, September 22nd – @ Los Angeles Rams – 1:25 pm PDT
- Sunday, September 29th vs. New England Patriots – 1:05 pm PDT
- Sunday, October 6th vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:05 PM PDT
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