San Francisco 49ers star receiver sends wink about possible arrival to Pittsburgh Steelers
March 20, 2024
Brandon Aiyuk and his sights set on changing teams? / Photo: Total Sports
National Football League (NFL) Free Agency began just over a week ago and the vast majority of free agents have already found a new home. Even These weeks also included some player exchanges and selections from the next Draft.
In this context, one of the names that In recent weeks there has been some buzz given that San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk may be a candidate to be traded. The Arizona State graduate joined the franchise in 2020 and is in the fifth year of his contract. Although Aiyuk’s career in San Francisco has been from low to high with an outstanding last two years.
The financial demands for a contract renewal are high and, probably, greater than what San Francisco is willing to pay. For this reason, the receiver himself began to flirt with other franchises on social networks, in this case with the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin.
@CoachTomlin they saying we twins. What you think ? 👀
— BA (@THE2ERA) March 19, 2024
Brandon Aiyuk’s numbers in the NFL and how he would impact the Pittsburgh Steelers
Brandon Aiyuk entered the NFL in the 2020 Draftby the San Francisco 49ers when they chose him with the #25 pick of the first round that same year. A choice that, at that time, was somewhat surprising but that, analyzing it today, was very correct.
At the collegiate level, between Sierra College and Arizona State, he accumulated 25 games with 98 receptions for 1,666 yards and 17 TDs, while at the professional level, In his four-year career he has played 62 games with 269 receptions for 3,931 yards and 25 TDs. Likewise, on the ground, he adds another 13 carries for 117 yards and two scores.
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Although his numbers are not outstanding, in the last two seasons he was a key piece in Kyle Shanahan’s offense and a highly sought-after escape valve for Brock Purdy. This taking into account that he shared an offense with names like Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle, among others.
His arrival to the Pittsburgh Steelers, if a trade is carried out, could have a high impact. After Mike Tomlin’s team traded Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh’s receiving corps has been left quite deserted, with only George Pickens as the main one, but without much help on his side. Aiyuk’s speed and Pickens’ physical dominance could be a lethal tandem for Russel Wilson.
Iván Lerro
Co-Founder of No Huddle. Editor, editor and conductor of the different products of the medium. He has followed the NFL since 2012 and has covered it since 2020. Dallas Cowboys specialist.
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