BREAKING LIVE: Cheap! Steelers Get New sweet” Asking Price for Brandon Aiyuk..
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been actively pursuing San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, but recent developments have altered the dynamics of the potential trade. Initially, the 49ers set a steep asking price for Aiyuk, reportedly seeking a first-round pick and additional assets. This high cost, combined with Aiyuk’s demands for a lucrative contract extension, initially cooled the Steelers’ interest [[❞]](https://steelersdepot.com/2024/08/steelers-arent-going-to-give-up-the-world-in-potential-brandon-aiyuk-trade-reporter-believes/).
However, the situation has evolved, with the 49ers reportedly lowering their expectations. The current rumored asking price now centers around two Day 2 draft picks (a second and third-rounder) in the 2025 NFL Draft, with an additional pick possibly coming in 2026. This new proposal is more feasible for the Steelers, who remain one of Aiyuk’s preferred destinations [[❞]](https://steelersdepot.com/2024/08/49ers-reporter-believes-steelers-trade-package-for-brandon-aiyuk-would-feature-two-day-2-draft-picks/).
Despite the reduced asking price, the Steelers are cautious. Pittsburgh’s General Manager, Omar Khan, has been clear that while the team is interested, they are unwilling to “give up the world” for Aiyuk. The team is balancing the desire to add a high-caliber receiver with the need to maintain future flexibility and not overextend in terms of both draft capital and salary commitments [[❞]](https://steelersdepot.com/2024/08/steelers-arent-going-to-give-up-the-world-in-potential-brandon-aiyuk-trade-reporter-believes/).
As of now, the situation remains fluid, with the Steelers and 49ers continuing their negotiations. While Aiyuk’s preference to join the Steelers gives Pittsburgh leverage, other teams could still enter the fray, complicating the deal. The outcome may hinge on how much the Steelers are ultimately willing to concede as the regular season approaches [[❞]](https://steelersnow.com/where-things-stand-in-steelers-brandon-aiyuk-saga/) [[❞]](https://steelersdepot.com/2024/08/49ers-reporter-believes-steelers-trade-package-for-brandon-aiyuk-would-feature-two-day-2-draft-picks/).
