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Amid speculation that the San Francisco 49ers are making star wideout Brandon Aiyuk available for a trade, the New England Patriots are reportedly prepared to make him their next franchise receiver.
During an appearance on SportsCenter on Tuesday, ESPN's Mike Reiss reported that the Patriots are "willing to make Aiyuk one of the top five highest-paid receivers in average per year."
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
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