The Pittsburgh Steelers have been heavily linked as one of the best trade suitors for the San Francisco 49ers if Brandon Aiyuk is traded this offseason. The Steelers desperately need receivers this offseason after trading away Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers. However, Aiyuk appears to have a clear preference for the Washington Commanders after a report by ESPN’s Ryan Clark became public on Monday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers need WR help
The Steelers’ troubles at receiver were well-documented during OTAs. George Pickens is the clear No. 1 target. But the battle for the WR2 spot is going on between players that would fetch a WR3 or WR4 spot on many NFL rosters. Aiyuk would immediately elevate an offense desperate to take advantage of having Russell Wilson play on the veteran minimum this season.
As previously discussed on GH, Aiyuk dropped a video on TikTok of him talking to Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels about his situation in San Francisco:
Just recently, Aiyuk posted a video on TikTok about his conversation with Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels and his perception that the 49ers don’t want him back. In an article posted on Bleacher Report, Scott Polacek detailed what San Francisco thought of him and his future with the team.
“It led to speculation he was referring to the 49ers and his ongoing contract discussions, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the team does want him to stay.
