Pittsburgh Steelers fans have been getting their hopes up about a trade for Brandon Aiyuk for weeks, but the star wide receiver is staying put.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Thursday that Aiyuk had finally come to an agreement with the San Francisco 49ers after an offseason of contract negotiations. Aiyuk agreed to a four-year deal worth $120 million, ending any speculation about a trade to Pittsburgh.
After the deal was reported, NFL fans mocked the Steelers for failing to land one of the top receivers in the NFL.
The optimism from Steelers fans wasn't unwarranted.