What to make of the Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors & reports

Aug 6, 2024, 8:20 AM

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes the ball ...

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Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors and reports are all over social media as the contract saga with the San Francisco 49ers continues.

Jason Aponte, 49ers beat writer for Niners Nation and co-host of the Sprint Right Option podcast, joined Allen Stiles to try and make sense of the reports, contemplate what this situation means for the franchise and much more.

Plus: Will this Aiyuk saga impact Brock Purdy down the line?

Topics Discussed: Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors

There are rumors flying around about Brandon Aiyuk’s future. What should fans make of them?
“No matter who you ask, you get three different answers… I believe that this is the 49ers putting a power move on Aiyuk.”
Has Aiyuk gone about this situation the right way?
How could this situation affect Brock Purdy?
Can the 49ers overcome this preseason drama?
What worries Jason the most about the 49ers?

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More on Brandon Aiyuk & the 49ers

The 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk appear to be headed towards a split, with details emerging of potential landing spots.

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco reported that the frameworks for two potential trades for the star wide receiver have emerged: The Cleveland Browns and the New England Patriots.

SF reportedly gave Aiyuk and his team have been given permission to speak with the Browns, Patriots, Washington Commanders and Pittsburgh Steelers over a potential contract extension. But in the end, only New England and Cleveland presented enough for the 49ers to accept.