The Patriots reportedly could be on the brink of acquiring their sought-after No. 1 wide receiver.
But they might have some competition before Eliot Wolf and his staff can finally cross the finish line and give New England a proven pass-catcher.
According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, the 49ers have “negotiated the frameworks of trades” that would send talented receiver Brandon Aiyuk to the Patriots or the Cleveland Browns.
“Now, it is up to Aiyuk to determine if he will accept the contract terms from either of those franchises,” Maiocco wrote, citing a league source.