The 49ers were looking into a backup plan in case Brandon Aiyuk departed.
were among the teams reported to be in the running for a potential Aiyuk deal. But the Denver Broncos reportedly also were involved.reported Thursday that the 49ers offered a third-round pick to Denver in exchange for receiver Courtland Sutton as part of a three-team Aiyuk trade.Albert Breer confirmed that in the deal, the 49ers would have sent Aiyuk to the Steelers for second- and third-round picks, and they proposed flipping the third-rounder to Denver for Sutton.
The Steelers didn't want to part with a player for Aiyuk.Sutton would've been an intriguing fit in the 49ers' offense and a solid backup plan if Aiyuk did depart. But the 49ers got their ultimate wish, which was to keep Aiyuk for the long-term alongside fellow offensive starsTom Dierberger is a staff writer and editor on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He joined SI in November 2023 after stints at FOX Sports, Bally Sports and NBC Sports.
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