On the evening of August 5th, 2024, news broke on X that the San Francisco 49ers have the framework of a trade in place for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to be traded to either the New England Patriots or the Cleveland Browns. Reports of the Pittsburgh Steelers being in the mix for Aiyuk dominated most of the day and prior weekend. The 49ers are letting Aiyuk make the decision on where he wants to go play in 2024. The question might be what do the Browns need to give up acquiring Aiyuk?

An early morning report on August 6th,2024, from heavyonthebrowns.com said that the Browns would send the 49ers their 2025 first round draft pick and veteran receiver Amari Cooper. The Browns would get Brandon Aiyuk in return. That seems like a lot to give up for the 49er’s receiver. Considering the Browns just restructured the final year of Cooper’s contract. The next question is why would the Browns make this move if it even happens?

The only logic I can see with this potential trade of 49er’s receiver Brandon Aiyuk, is to get younger at wide receiver and to have Aiyuk and Jeudy under contract long term. The trade itself is far from being a done deal. The situation is fluid and ongoing.

According to sources that have information on the situation, it is entirely up to Brandon Aiyuk on where he wants play. And if the sources are correct his decision is between the New England Patriots and the Cleveland Browns. Other reports are having the Pittsburgh Steelers making a strong pitch to get Aiyuk. In the era of social media and internet reporting it is hard to tell what reports are accurate. Fans must consider the source of the information they find online and on social media. And the local Cleveland sources for this Aiyuk trade are in fact credible. We will have to wait and see what happens.