Source: 49ers have Aiyuk trade framework with Browns, Patriots

The 49ers have negotiated the frameworks of trades that would send wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to the Cleveland Browns and the New England Patriots, a league source told NBC Sports Bay Area on Monday night. Now, it is up to Aiyuk to determine if he will accept the contract terms from either of those franchises, the source said. The 49ers gave permission to Aiyuk to negotiate potential contracts with the Browns, Patriots, Washington Commanders and Pittsburgh Steelers, the source said. The Commanders have removed themselves from trade talks for Aiyuk, and the Steelers effectively no longer are an option after they declined to meet the 49ers' trade demands, the source said. The Browns and Patriots have presented their best offers to Aiyuk's camp while also presenting trade proposals that the 49ers have accepted, the source said. The 49ers would likely acquire a veteran wide receiver and a package of draft picks from the Browns or Patriots. The Browns would be in a position to add Aiyuk if wide receiver Amari Cooper were sent to the 49ers as part of the trade, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reported. The Patriots are expected to include former 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne as...