Patriots are willing to pay 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk before the draft

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Brandon Aiyuk reignited speculation about his future when he officially requested a transfer from the 49ers earlier this week.

Aiyuk was the wide receiver to look at within the NFL Draft after reports surfaced that San Francisco was willing to trade one in every of its star receivers. However, 49ers GM John Lynch quickly put those rumors to rest and Aiyuk was not dissuaded.

Regardless, it was reported that New England was occupied with a trade for the receiver, and now there are much more details concerning the Patriots’ interest, based on Mike Florio of NBC.

Florio noted that the Patriots were one in every of five teams occupied with trading for Aiyuk through the NFL Draft. He reports that New England offered San Francisco a second-round pick (No. 34 overall) for him, however the 49ers declined. The Patriots were also reportedly willing to supply Aiyuk “what he wanted,” based on Florio. Aiyuk is looking for a deal price around $28 million per 12 months.

So far, the 49ers haven’t been capable of agree on an extension for Aiyuk, and he has been vocal about his displeasure throughout the offseason. He posted a TikTok with latest Commanders QB Jayden Daniels which suggests that the duo desired to work together in Washington – and believed that they had a likelihood to achieve this.

Florio's report added fuel to the fireplace by noting that the commanders were also among the many five interested teams in Aiyuk.

Given the strain between the 2 sides, it's unclear if the 49ers can reach a long-term agreement with Aiyuk. However, it's also unlikely that Aiyuk will probably be traded this season. He brings value to San Francisco this season, and without getting a star player in return, it might be difficult for the 49ers to trade a key player for a draft pick that won't impact the team until 2025.

However, if Aiyuk is traded before this season's trade deadline, it might make sense for the Patriots to remain within the conversation to get him.

Ultimately, New England used that second-round pick to pick out WR Ja'Lynn Polk, so evidently this pick was at all times reserved to enhance the receiver position, no matter how Eliot Wolf and Co. completed that.