The San Francisco 49ers could very well make some major noise during the 2024 NFL Draft Thursday night. One wouldn’t think that would be the case with the defending NFC champions slated to pick 31st overall.
However, general manager John Lynch and Co. have been involved in some big-time trade rumors leading up to the annual event.
That has included the possible trade of star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. The former first-round pick is looking for a contract extension that would make him one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL.
Given how the wide receiver market has played out and looking at the 49ers’ salary cap situation, it’s an open question whether they can afford lucrative extension. Hence, the trade rumors.
We now have some more information on this courtesy of The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. It’s some eye-opening stuff.
“The 49ers have had conversations with teams, including with one picking in the top 10, about trading either of their prized wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel in an effort to move up in the first round,” report on San Francisco 49ers trade talks.
This is some potentially massive stuff right here. The inclusion of former All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel seemingly comes out of absolutely nowhere. He had not been bandied about in trade talks this offseason.
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