Months after subtweets, speculation, and storylines galore, Brandon Aiyuk finally pulled out the ace in his sleeve. He’s officially requested the San Francisco 49ers to trade him after the two sides have been unable to reach a long-term deal throughout the offseason. A hot receiver market’s driven up Aiyuk’s asking price, a number the 49ers aren’t willing to spend.
So that’s it, right? Aiyuk wants out. When’s the flight to Pittsburgh?
Maybe. Aiyuk could be playing elsewhere in 2024 and it could be in Pittsburgh. But this far from the final chapter of the Aiyuk saga.