When it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers' reported pursuit of a trade for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, things have been all over the place — and that's putting it mildly.
One minute the Steelers were in it, the next minute the Steelers were out of it. Then, on Tuesday, Pittsburgh was reportedly back in it and hope has been revived that the Steelers can make the major upgrade at wide receiver they need.
Pittsburgh already has a No. 1 option in 2022 second-round pick George Pickens, but there are several question marks behind him.
Van Jefferson and Quez Watkins have been borderline non-existent in recent years, Calvin Austin has just 180 receiving yards in two seasons, one of which was wiped out due to injury, and Roman Wilson is a rookie, making him a total wild card.
Adding Aiyuk would immediately beef things up and push all of those guys down one spot on the depth chart, and he would give the Steelers one of the better one-two punches in the NFL at the position, along with Pickens.
As Steelers fans wait to hear what's next in their team's pursuit of Brandon Aiyuk, we're keeping all of the latest rumors together below with our tracker. The newest updates are at the top.
Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors tracker
UPDATE (Aug. 14, 3:22 p.m.): Brandon Aiyuk at 49ers practice.
Brandon Aiyuk's hug/handshake appearance was on July 31, exactly 2 weeks ago. This is the first time that we've seen him out on the 49ers' practice field since then. I saw Aiyuk once watching practice from the door of the weight room in the 14 days between July 31 and today https://t.co/pedTqwKX63
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) August 14, 2024
UPDATE (Aug. 13, 2:46 p.m. ET): A deal is in place, but...
Update on Brandon Aiyuk:
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 13, 2024
-- The Steelers and #49ers have a deal on a potential trade and PIT is in a good place on an Aiyuk contract, sources say. If SF gives the final sign-off, it's done.
-- SF has an offer out to Aiyuk on a long-term deal for him to stay. He hasn't accepted. pic.twitter.com/ZepVTfv4Nj
UPDATE (Aug. 9, 9:48 p.m. ET): What Niners want from Steelers
According to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco, the 49ers want a second- and third-round pick from the Steelers, but Pittsburgh is not willing to oblige.
UPDATE (Aug. 9, 6:37 p.m. ET): Aiyuk weighs in
Brandon Aiyuk weighs in on the latest developments, via an Instagram comment: pic.twitter.com/LQoVDm5kEg
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 9, 2024
UPDATE (Aug. 9, 5:48 p.m. ET): Niners, Steelers haven't talked
The Pittsburgh Steelers have not engaged in trade conversations with the San Francisco 49ers in the last 24 hours. In the meantime, the 49ers have opened up contract talk with Brandon Aiyuk and his agent, as many are reporting.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) August 9, 2024
UPDATE (Aug. 9, 5:21 p.m. ET): Niners, Aiyuk talking again
So this is where things stand at the moment:
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 9, 2024
After months of speculation, sporadic negotiations and recent trade talks, the #49ers are pushing to get a deal done that keeps Brandon Aiyuk in San Francisco for the long haul.
Nothing done, but finally, things are moving. https://t.co/QcIgjy0qPr pic.twitter.com/biPLtPcSDN
UPDATE (Aug. 8, 8:40 p.m.): Steelers not budging, waiting to hear back
SOURCES: The Steelers are waiting to hear from the 49ers if a deal for Brandon Aiyuk is going to happen. Several factors could be involved, and one of them is the 49ers would like a WR to replace Aiyuk. But the Steelers are not using any of their players as part of the trade.
— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) August 9, 2024
UPDATE (Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m. ET): 49ers not satisfied with Steelers' offers
The 49ers, to this point, haven’t been satisfied with the Steelers’ offers and would like a receiver in return for Aiyuk as part of a trade, although they are open to players at other positions, league sources said.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) August 8, 2024
UPDATE (Aug. 8, 4:02 p.m. ET): Niners looking for third team, WR
According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the #49ers are "nosing around the league" looking for WRs to fit into a potential three-team deal.
— Josh Carney (@ByJoshCarney) August 8, 2024
"“I have no doubts in my mind that the 49ers have had those conversations."
Read more: @Steelersdepot https://t.co/4Ha8ZrWcn5
UPDATE (Aug. 8, 2:34 p.m. ET): Niners want a player back
*The Niners would like receiver but are open to other positions.https://t.co/eNo9xGKwN6 https://t.co/UoKXfPkiNL
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) August 8, 2024
UPDATE (Aug. 8, 11:07 a.m. ET): Aiyuk to Steelers inevitable?
“We’re all waiting for Brandon Aiyuk to ultimately become a Pittsburgh Steeler”
— Baku 🐧 (@Mazursky8895) August 8, 2024
“He doesn’t want to go to New England”
“He is not wanting to be a Cleveland brown” pic.twitter.com/IhU6HNlbbv
UPDATE (Aug. 7, 4:47 p.m. ET): Steelers package wouldn't involve player
The Steelers have no verbal agreement in place with the 49ers for Brandon Aiyuk and are not in process of hammering out final details, per sources. And any potential deal would NOT involve the Steelers giving up a player.
— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) August 7, 2024
UPDATE (Aug. 7, 4:46 p.m. ET): Insiders think Aiyuk to Steelers is most likely outcome
NFL Network Insiders Believe ‘Eventual Outcome’ Is Brandon Aiyuk Will Be Traded To Steelers https://t.co/CPJL7oJvb5 #Steelers #Pittsburgh #NFL pic.twitter.com/t4AvHn5wbT
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 7, 2024
UPDATE (Aug. 7, 3:20 p.m. ET): Trade package, money not enough?
"They were not this morning with a comparable or acceptable trade package to send to San Francisco. “And they may not also be there with the money with Brandon Aiyuk."@jjones9 on Steelers trade talks with 49ers. #Steelers https://t.co/y1UnyNwQPy
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) August 7, 2024
UPDATE (Aug. 7, 2:33 p.m. ET): Negotiations ongoing
The Pittsburgh Steelers, along with other teams, are in communication and STILL negotiating with the 49ers for Brandon Aiyuk.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) August 7, 2024
No deal is done, per sources.
The Steelers remain in the mix for 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk but no deal is in place as negotiations continue, source tells @NFLonCBS
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) August 7, 2024
UPDATE (Aug. 7, 1:31 p.m.): Still no deal in place
Sources: There is still no deal between the #49ers and #Steelers on a trade that would send WR Brandon Aiyuk to Pittsburgh, per multiple sources. The two sides have spoken, they continue to speak, and the situation remains very fluid.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 7, 2024
But as of this post, there is no agreement… pic.twitter.com/vJNlZ1VgUN
UPDATE (Aug. 7, 11:07 a.m. ET): Aiyuk doesn't want to play for Browns
According to ESPN's Kimberley A. Martin (at 1:40 in the video), Aiyuk does not want to play for the Cleveland Browns, the other team thought to be the most involved in trade talks for him.
UPDATE (Aug. 6, 10:12 p.m. ET): Patriots are OUT
The Patriots had an agreement in place with the 49ers and a large offer to Aiyuk on the table, but he did not show interest in going there. https://t.co/A9saTjG2bI
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) August 7, 2024
UPDATE (Aug. 6, 3:04 p.m. ET): Aiyuk prefers Steelers
The Steelers were not willing to meet 49ers trade demand yesterday. Pittsburgh has been a preferred destination for Aiyuk. https://t.co/SIXaGA9aGs
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) August 6, 2024
UPDATE (Aug. 6, 3:02 p.m. ET): Steelers, 49ers have re-engaged
Steelers and 49ers re-engaged in conversations mid-day today regarding Brandon Aiyuk, per league sources. As of Monday night, the 49ers-Steelers talks stalled. But there have been further conversations today in an ever-fluid situation that still involves other teams as well.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 6, 2024
UPDATE (Aug. 6, 2:11 p.m. ET): Steelers are still in it
From Inside Training Camp Live: The latest on the Brandon Aiyuk, as the #49ers continue active trade discussions with the #Steelers, #Browns, and #Patriots, at the least. All three teams are still in it. pic.twitter.com/c5NMAKKI5J
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 6, 2024
