If you believe the latest news in the Brandon Aiyuk trade saga, the Pittsburgh Steelers are no longer in the running to acquire him. According to Bay Area and NBC Sports’ reporter Matt Maiocco, the Steelers are “no longer an option” after declining to meet the 49ers’ trade demands.
Though the Steelers were given permission to work out a long-term deal with Brandon Aiyuk, the sticking point appears to be the compensation Pittsburgh would need to give San Francisco to complete the trade.
Per Maiocco.
“The 49ers gave permission to Aiyuk to negotiate potential contracts with the Browns, Patriots, Washington Commanders and Pittsburgh Steelers, the source said.