Aiyuk of the 49ers posts a message to Mike Tomlin of the Steelers during trade rumors in the NFL.
93.7’s Andrew Fillipponi Steelers “have looked into” making a deal for the 26-year-old, according to a Tuesday report from The Fan in Pittsburgh.
Because Aiyuk’s contract with the Niners is only good for one more season, there is general uncertainty. “Aiyuk’s situation looms the largest over this 49ers offseason, and if they can’t find a way to a contract extension, the talented wideout could theoretically ask to be traded to a team that’s willing and able to pay him,” wrote ESPN’s Dan Graziano in February.
General manager John Lynch expressed a stronger desire for Aiyuk to remain in San Francisco, and the player has stated that he is open to staying. Lack of a long-term agreement serves as an example of how difficult it is to reach a resolution.
Based on current occurrences, Spotrac’s valuation of the 2020 first-round pick is $24 million per year, which may not be an accurate reflection of his actual earnings.
Jerry Jeudy and the Cleveland Browns reached an agreement to a three-year contract deal for up to $58 million, with $41 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Even if the basic number is little less than that, wideouts with far stronger on-field resumes like Aiyuk would undoubtedly mention Jeudy’s contract.
Aiyuk is definitely needed by the Steelers after Diontae Johnson was traded to the Carolina Panthers. He and George Pickens together might form one of the best tandems in the AFC.
Considering the amount Aiyuk would likely want to get on his next contract, the acquisition cost most likely increased. It might cause Omar Khan, the general manager of the Steelers, to reconsider negotiating a deal with San Francisco.