NFL insider reveals why Brandon Aiyuk turned down trade to Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots' failure to land San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk via trade definitely doesn't appear to be because of a lack of effort.
In fact, based on the reports that have surfaced over the last few weeks, it sounds like the Patriots made a really strong offer to Aiyuk but he just didn't want to come to New England.
Aiyuk is entering the final year of his rookie contract and looking to land a lucrative new deal.