The Pittsburgh Steelers have been linked to wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk for nearly three months now. Aiyuk, currently with the San Francisco 49ers, is seeking a contract extension that would pay him around $30 million per year. Despite this, recent remarks from Aiyuk during his appearance on The Pivot suggest that the two sides are still far from reaching an agreement.
As the NFL Draft approached, the Steelers were mentioned as a potential suitor for Aiyuk. They did make contact with the 49ers, indicating their interest, but ultimately, they couldn’t match the trade package that San Francisco desired.
In a move that stirred up Steelers fans, Aiyuk took to social media platform X for the first time in over a year. He playfully mentioned to Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin that he had seen the memes pointing out their physical resemblance. This interaction added fuel to the speculation about Aiyuk’s future with the Steelers. When asked about which team’s uniform he envisioned wearing in 2024, Aiyuk initially said he would probably still be with the 49ers. However, he also mentioned the possibility of donning a Washington Commanders or a Pittsburgh Steelers uniform.
During this exchange, host and former Steelers safety Ryan Clark added to the excitement. He praised current Steelers wide receiver George Pickens and spoke highly of quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, further intensifying the buzz around Aiyuk’s potential move to Pittsburgh.
The ongoing discussions and speculations around Aiyuk’s contract and team future continue to capture the attention of NFL fans and analysts alike.
