Broncos Keep Courtland Sutton, Reject Trade Offer

Brandon Aiyuk has secured a four-year contract extension worth $120 million with the San Francisco 49ers, making him one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL. Prior to this agreement, the 49ers explored trade options, specifically offering a third-round pick to the Denver Broncos for Courtland Sutton, intending to trade Aiyuk to the Pittsburgh Steelers if successful. The Broncos declined this offer, indicating their valuation of Sutton, who recently signed a restructured deal worth up to $15.2 million for 2024. This decision also comes as the Broncos aim to ease their wide receiver logjam, having recently released Tim Patrick and previously rejecting multiple trade offers for Sutton. With Aiyuk's extension, the 49ers now face a pressing salary cap situation for the upcoming season, while Sutton is expected to remain a key player for the Broncos as they seek to end a nine-year playoff drought.