49ers Consider Trading Brandon Aiyuk Following Injury and Roster Reshuffle

San Francisco explores moving star wide receiver to create cap space and prioritize younger talent, with Steelers and Commanders reportedly interested.

• The San Francisco 49ers are open to trading wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk after signing him to a four-year, $120 million extension last offseason.
• Aiyuk's 2024 season was cut short due to a torn ACL, and his injury history may impact his trade value despite his previous 1,000+ yard seasons.
• 49ers GM John Lynch cited the team's need to recalibrate financially, focus on younger talent, and create cap space for quarterback Brock Purdy's extension as reasons for exploring a trade.
• The Steelers and Commanders are reportedly interested in acquiring Aiyuk, with Pittsburgh aiming to bolster its struggling offense and Washington leveraging connections between Aiyuk and key personnel.
• Trading Aiyuk would cost the 49ers $18.4 million in dead cap space but could bring valuable draft capital to support their roster rebuild.

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