49ers superstar listed as option to be traded to AFC West franchise

It's clear that the San Francisco 49ers will have to make a tough decision in the very near future.

The 2024 National Football League season is just about here and Brandon Aiyuk's future still hasn't been sorted out. There's still a chance that he could land a long-term extension with San Francisco. But, there also is a strong chance that he will get traded over the next few days.

San Francisco doesn't have much time left to decide and CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin surprisingly mentioned the Los Angeles Chargers as an option to land him.

"An incessant subject of trade rumors this offseason, Aiyuk is reportedly still in long-term contract talks with the San Francisco 49ers, attending but not partaking in training camp while (half-heartedly?) pushing for a trade to a team that'll meet his demands for top-end money," Benjamin said. "In the end, he's just as likely to stay put as he is to be dealt, with the Pittsburgh Steelers one of the last remaining teams to be legitimately linked to the All-Pro.

"San Francisco has a tendency to let holdouts turn ugly before ultimately resolving them (see: Deebo Samuel), so the bet right now is that Aiyuk suits up for the reigning NFC champions again. Potential fits: Chargers, (Washington Commanders), and (Pittsburgh Steelers)."

Both the Steelers and Commanders have been linked to Aiyuk more than Los Angeles and seem like more likely options. The Chargers are starting a rebuild and Aiyuk could help make them better, but likely won't be coming to town.

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