PITTSBURGH — The door appears to be open for the
One former Steeler suggested the team trade left tackle Dan Moore Jr. for Aiyuk, which would likely include a first-round pick as well.
Aiyuk is set to enter the final year of his current contract, making $14 million this season. At 26 years old, he’ll be looking for a trade-and-sign deal, locking him in long-term with his next franchise.
The Steelers currently have $15 million in available cap space, meaning they’d likely have to rework Aiyuk’s deal anyway to give themselves options with the rest of their roster and final moves in free agency.
to go and acquire San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk through a trade. As rumors and reports swirl, one team insider believes there’s a real chance a deal could take place.
Talking with fans in his weekly chat, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac said a trade for Aiyuk could happen, although the compensation may be something that gets in the way.
“Oh there’s a chance,” Dulac responded when asked if there’s a real possibility of a trade happening. “But it’s a lot to give up, especially when you
One former Steeler suggested the team trade left tackle Dan Moore Jr. for Aiyuk, which would likely include a first-round pick as well.
Aiyuk is set to enter the final year of his current contract, making $14 million this season. At 26 years old, he’ll be looking for a trade-and-sign deal, locking him in long-term with his next franchise.
The Steelers currently have $15 million in available cap space, meaning they’d likely have to rework Aiyuk’s deal anyway to give themselves options with the rest of their roster and final moves in free agency.
