Brandon Aiyuk

2024 - 8 - 6

The Great Wide Receiver Shuffle: Will Aiyuk Join the Patriots or Browns?

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Rumors swirl as Brandon Aiyuk's potential trade heats up! Will he go to the Patriots or Browns?

FOXBORO -- Exciting news is bubbling in the NFL world as the New England Patriots are reportedly on the brink of acquiring star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk from the San Francisco 49ers. With whispers of a trade framework already established, fans are buzzing with anticipation. As teams strategize for the upcoming season, Aiyuk has emerged as a hot commodity, drawing significant interest from the Pats and the Cleveland Browns.

The 49ers' willingness to consider trade offers for Aiyuk suggests they have their sights set on bolstering their roster in exchange for the promising broad receiver. Interestingly, swapping Aiyuk could see a veteran like Amari Cooper stepping up in his place if the Browns make a move. If the Patriots finalize their trade, they might send Kendrick Bourne and some draft picks to the 49ers, making it a notable shift for both teams involved.

On the flip side, the Washington Commanders have reportedly waved the white flag in their pursuit of Aiyuk, acknowledging the overwhelming competition from the Patriots and Browns. This development highlights the growing frenzy over one of the league’s most dynamic receivers as franchises race to secure his talents. But will Aiyuk choose the Patriots or the Browns? Does New England’s history and coaching edge trump Cleveland’s promising roster?

While those questions linger in the air, experts continue to weigh in on the impacts of this potential trade on the upcoming 2024 season. According to forecasts, the Patriots would stand to gain the most from acquiring Aiyuk, offering a much-needed boost to their offense. It’s a nail-biting time for fans and players alike, as one wide receiver could tip the scales and redefine team fortunes in the NFL.

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Patriots reportedly have framework for Brandon Aiyuk trade with 49ers (CBS News)

FOXBORO -- The Patriots may be on the verge of acquiring star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. The Pats and San Francisco 49ers reportedly have the framework ...

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Sources: 49ers open to Brandon Aiyuk trade; Patriots, Browns ... (ESPN)

The 49ers are willing to listen to trade offers for Brandon Aiyuk, who has drawn significant interest from the Patriots and Browns, sources told ESPN.

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NFL Rumors: Amari Cooper Would Be in Brandon Aiyuk Trade If ... (Bleacher Report)

If the San Francisco 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk to the Cleveland Browns, they will be getting back a veteran wide receiver to take his spot in the offense.

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Commanders reportedly admit defeat in Brandon Aiyuk trade pursuit (Riggo's Rag)

The Washington Commanders have reportedly admitted defeat in their quest to land wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk via trade from the San Francisco 49ers.

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NFL Rumors: Patriots Have Framework 'Done' for Brandon Aiyuk ... (Sports Illustrated)

The New England Patriots trade rumors are ramping up ahead of the new season.

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Brandon Aiyuk rumors: Niners have trade 'framework' with Browns ... (Dawgs By Nature)

With the Patriots, a similar deal would include sending receiver Kendrick Bourne to the 49ers along with draft picks. Slide center bar to reveal ...

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Would an acquisition of 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk be feasible for the ... (Sports Illustrated)

Though possible in theory, pursuing San Francisco 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk does not seem likely for the Buffalo Bills at this time.

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Can Brandon Aiyuk be convinced to choose Patriots over Browns? (Yahoo Sports)

What might compel Brandon Aiyuk to choose a trade to the Patriots over the Browns? Our Boston Sports Tonight crew makes the case for New England.

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Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors: How Browns, 49ers, Patriots win ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's Stephen Oh projects the following impacts, using updated 2024 season simulations: The Patriots would gain the most by acquiring Aiyuk, with a ...

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Jerod Mayo sidesteps questions about Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors (CBS Boston)

While Jerod Mayo is a much more talkative coach than what we're used to in New England, he wouldn't touch the Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors on Tuesday.

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Reports: 49ers grant WR Brandon Aiyuk permission to seek trade (Star Local Media)

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk received permission from the 49ers to seek a trade, a significant development signaling contract talks are unlikely to be ...

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Browns Pro Bowler Amari Cooper could be part of potential Brandon ... (CBSSports.com)

No trade involving either wide receiver appears imminent, for now. NBC Sports Bay Area reported Monday that Aiyuk has received the 49ers' permission to ...

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Patriots HC Jerod Mayo addresses Brandon Aiyuk rumors ... (NFL.com)

Jerod Mayo was asked Tuesday about many of the fluid situations, including rumors of a Brandon Aiyuk trade in the works, and took a page from Bill ...

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Jerod Mayo shoots down Brandon Aiyuk questions (Pats Pulpit)

The Patriots reportedly have a framework in place for a Brandon Aiyuk trade.

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49ers have Brandon Aiyuk trade framework in place with two teams ... (CBSSports.com)

The Browns and Patriots both want him, but a deal hasn't gotten done yet because Aiyuk essentially needs to sign off on it. The 49ers' disgruntled receiver ...

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Browns interested in 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk, Amari Cooper could be ... (Cleveland 19 News)

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO ...

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Brandon Aiyuk timeline: How the relationship between the WR and ... (Yahoo Sports)

About six months later, Aiyuk and the 49ers seemed on the verge of parting for good. Fantasy Football is back! Yahoo ...

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Brandon Aiyuk trade options: Are Steelers or another team best ... (USA TODAY)

Brandon Aiyuk might finally be moved as trade rumors swirl around the 49ers star. But would the Steelers, Browns or Pats be the best landing spot?

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Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors: 49ers star says it'd be 'huge' if team lost ... (CBSSports.com)

It's safe to say Nick Bosa doesn't want to see Aiyuk walk out the door.

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Niners HC Kyle Shanahan says no changes to Brandon Aiyuk ... (NFL.com)

Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan is still holding out hope Brandon Aiyuk will remain with the team and resolve his contract hold-in, but he won't have ...

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Brandon Aiyuk trade: 49ers have framework in place with Patriots ... (CBSSports.com)

So, the Steelers appear to be back in the mix alongside New England and Cleveland. If they can also reach a framework deal with the Niners front office, they'd ...

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49ers' trade talks involving Brandon Aiyuk with Patriots, Browns ... (FOXSports.com)

The Steelers have also reportedly re-engaged in trade talks with the 49ers for Brandon Aiyuk, but Kyle Shanahan said a resolution isn't on the horizon.

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Kawakami: Trading Brandon Aiyuk would be massive 49ers failure ... (The New York Times)

The 49ers' leaders made a major miscalculation, and it could cost them their best shot at throwing a parade in February.

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Sources: 49ers open to Brandon Aiyuk trade; Patriots, Browns ... (KGO-TV)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The San Francisco 49ers are now willing to listen to trade offers for Brandon Aiyuk and have given the star wide receiver permission to ...

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Brandon Aiyuk Trade Rumors: Patriots Willing to Give 49ers Star a ... (Bleacher Report)

Amid speculation that the San Francisco 49ers are making star wideout Brandon Aiyuk available for a trade, the New England Patriots are reportedly prepared ...

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Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors: One team 'aggressively' pursuing ... (CBSSports.com)

NBC Sports Bay Area had previously reported that the 49ers gave permission to Aiyuk to negotiate deals with the Browns, Steelers Patriots and the Washington ...

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49ers WR depth chart looks thin if Brandon Aiyuk trade goes through (Niners Wire)

It looks like the San Francisco 49ers have hit the 'eject' button on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. After negotiations stalled and neither the 49ers nor their ...

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