Josh AlperNov 4, 2026
Alper expects Brandon Aiyuk's time with the 49ers to end with a release rather than a trade, since prior trade attempts failed.
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Previous attempts to trade him drew no success, so a release may be the likeliest outcome.
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Trade and Signing CallsBrandon Aiyuk
Brandon Aiyuk to move — “a release may be the likeliest outcome”
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