There's still a chance that Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers agree to a new deal, but according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the All-Pro wide receiver is closer to being traded than signing an extension.
The news comes after the New England Patriots were mentioned as one of the top-two teams engaged in trade talks with the 49ers.
Granted, multiple teams are sure to be interested in Aiyuk's services, but the Patriots might be in the best position to swing a deal. They have the need, draft picks and third-most salary cap space in the NFL.