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San Francisco 49ers extensive receiver Brandon Aiyuk selected an fascinating technique to finish his posting blackout on X.
Aiyuk tagged Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin in a message on the social media platform amid questions on his long-term future within the Bay Space.
Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh reported Tuesday that the Steelers “have appeared into” a possible commerce for the 26-year-old.
The final uncertainty stems from the truth that Aiyuk is just below contract with the Niners for yet one more season.
“Aiyuk’s state of affairs looms the biggest over this 49ers offseason, and if they cannot discover a technique to a contract extension, the proficient wideout may theoretically ask to be traded to a workforce that is keen and in a position to pay him,” ESPN’s Dan Graziano wrote in February.
Aiyuk has stated he is open to staying in San Francisco, and basic supervisor John Lynch was extra declarative in wanting him to stay round. Nevertheless, the absence of a long-term settlement means that reaching a decision is not so simple.
Spotrac values the 2020 first-round decide at $24 million yearly, a quantity that will not replicate what he can earn in mild of current occasions.
NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that Jerry Jeudy and the Cleveland Browns agreed to a three-year extension price as a lot as $58 million, together with $41 million assured. Even when the bottom determine is barely under that, Jeudy’s contract is certain to be cited by wideouts reminiscent of Aiyuk who’ve a significantly better on-field resume.
The Steelers may definitely use Aiyuk after buying and selling Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers. The tandem of he and George Pickens would have the potential to be probably the greatest within the AFC.
The price of buying Aiyuk most likely simply went up when factoring in how a lot he’d be trying to get on his subsequent contract, although. Which will give Steelers basic supervisor Omar Khan additional pause on pursuing a take care of San Francisco.