San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk won’t be traded before Tuesday. As long as he remains on the Niners’ roster, Aiyuk will receive a $22.85 million bonus, making any trade talks impossible. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, this means Aiyuk is expected to play for the 49ers in 2025.
The New England Patriots were considered potential trading partners for Aiyuk, but a deal now seems unlikely due to the assets the team would need to give up and Aiyuk’s recent injury. The Patriots have already signed free agent Stefon Diggs, making it more probable they’ll find a receiver in the draft rather than through trade.
Source: https://nesn.com/2025/03/new-report-surfaces-about-speculated-patriots-target-brandon-aiyuk