The Steelers must possess knowledge that we do not, Most Bay Area supporters anticipate that at some point during this offseason, Brandon Aiyuk’s contract will be extended by the 49ers. They believe that all of this contract drama is just noise and fury with no real purpose. However, the Steelers in Pittsburgh appear to be very certain that Aiyuk will play for them rather than the 49ers in the upcoming season.
Publisher of AL Steelers Noah Strackbein recently revealed that the Steelers would be shocked if they didn’t make a trade for Aiyuk, according to a team source. Strackbein then conjectured that the deal might close for as little as a second-round pick and change, Why do the Steelers have such high expectations for Aiyuk? Are they really hoping to get him with a second-round pick?
Presumably, the 49ers have not offered Aiyuk a contract extension that is more favorable to him than what the Steelers have, or may be willing to offer, and that they have discussed with Aiyuk’s agent. Thus, Pittsburgh may already have outbid the 49ers.
The difficult part comes next: if the 49ers are aware that Aiyuk has a contract offer that they are unable or unwilling to match, they must negotiate a trade with the Steelers. It goes without saying that Pittsburgh would want to deal a second-round pick, and the 49ers would demand a first-round choice in return for Aiyuk. The wrangling has so started.
A week has been given to the 49ers and Steelers to finalize a trade for Aiyuk. They’ll probably reach a consensus at the last minute, as teams frequently do.