Brandon Aiyuk Re-Signs with 49ers for $120 Million

The San Francisco 49ers have secured star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk with a lucrative four-year, $120 million deal, bringing an end to a tumultuous offseason marked by trade rumors and negotiations with multiple teams. Initially, Aiyuk's potential trade to the Pittsburgh Steelers seemed imminent, but the 49ers insisted on acquiring a top-tier receiver as a replacement, which ultimately led to the collapse of those discussions. Reports indicate that the 49ers offered a third-round pick to the Denver Broncos for Courtland Sutton, contingent on trading Aiyuk to the Steelers; however, both the Broncos and Steelers declined to engage further. The Steelers, who had hoped to add Aiyuk to their roster, will now move forward with an underwhelming receiving corps lacking significant depth. Aiyuk's return is a relief for the 49ers as they aim for another Super Bowl run after narrowly missing out last season. The Steelers now face questions about their offensive strategy with their current wide receiver lineup, which lacks proven talent beyond George Pickens.