Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors tracker: The latest on Steelers pursuit of 49ers WR

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. 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

UPDATE (Aug. 9, 5:48 p.m. ET): Niners, Steelers haven't talked

UPDATE (Aug. 9, 5:21 p.m. ET): Niners, Aiyuk talking again

UPDATE (Aug. 8, 8:40 p.m.): Steelers not budging, waiting to hear back

UPDATE (Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m. ET): 49ers not satisfied with Steelers' offers

UPDATE (Aug. 8, 4:02 p.m. ET): Niners looking for third team, WR

UPDATE (Aug. 8, 2:34 p.m. ET): Niners want a player back

UPDATE (Aug. 8, 11:07 a.m. ET): Aiyuk to Steelers inevitable?

UPDATE (Aug. 7, 4:47 p.m. ET): Steelers package wouldn't involve player

UPDATE (Aug. 7, 4:46 p.m. ET): Insiders think Aiyuk to Steelers is most likely outcome

UPDATE (Aug. 7, 3:20 p.m. ET): Trade package, money not enough?

UPDATE (Aug. 7, 2:33 p.m. ET): Negotiations ongoing

UPDATE (Aug. 7, 1:31 p.m.): Still no deal in place

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

UPDATE (Aug. 6, 3:04 p.m. ET): Aiyuk prefers Steelers

UPDATE (Aug. 6, 3:02 p.m. ET): Steelers, 49ers have re-engaged

UPDATE (Aug. 6, 2:11 p.m. ET): Steelers are still in it