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49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk trade talks coming down to Browns, Patriots as offers leaked

49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk trade talks coming down to Browns, Patriots as offers leaked

Trade negotiations involving 49ers star receiver Brandon Aiyuk appear to be heating up, as the latest reports suggest that the remaining two teams are the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots.

NBC Sports Bay Area reported Monday night that those two teams have negotiated a framework with the 49ers for a potential deal.

The last remaining step for the trade to come to fruition would be if Aiyuk accepts the contract extension put forth by either the Browns and Patriots, which has been the stickup in his 49ers negotiations.

The expected return for Aiyuk is expected to be a veteran wide receiver and a package of draft picks.

Browns star Amari Cooper would likely be a part of the package going back to the 49ers, according to Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.

The Patriots would likely include Kendrick Bourne in their offer, per NBC.

Any negotiation with Aiyuk will surely include a contract that puts him among the top-paid players at his position after Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson reset the market this offseason.

Jefferson signed a huge four-year contract worth $140 million with $110 million guaranteed, the largest deal any wide receiver has signed in league history.

Aiyuk would be paid $14.1 million this season on his fifth-year option, but Spotract projects his true value at a $26.2 million average annual salary or a four-year, $104.6 million deal.

ESPN reported Tuesday morning that Aiyuk is being offered double that $14.1 million salary, but has still rebuffed multiple offers from teams.

Aiyuk has reportedly discussed contracts with the Browns, Patriots, Washington Commanders, and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Pittsburgh is “effectively no longer an option” for Aiyuk, according to the NBC report, as they were unwilling to meet the lofty trade demands that the 49ers had for their prized receiver.

Meanwhile, the Commanders removed themselves from consideration in a trade despite the bond between Aiyuk and his former college teammate and new Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Aiyuk has been one of the best receivers in the league the last two seasons, including last year when he caught 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns.

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Written by Erich Richter

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