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Why the 49ers have yet to trade Brandon Aiyuk and why there’s reason for optimism

The San Francisco 49ers were supposed to hold joint practices with the New Orleans Saints on Thursday, but Kyle Shanahan has decided against it amid several roster injuries.

We’ve reached the second week of the preseason, and Brandon Aiyuk is still on the roster. While that could still change as the Pittsburgh Steelers are lurking, the fact that he hasn’t gone anywhere is a good sign. It means the 49ers aren’t making any rash decisions.

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo explained the situation Aiyuk’s currently in: “This situation has been uncomfortable, it’s been contentious, it’s still a little bit of both of those.