Aiyuk's agent, Ryan Williams, promptly refuted the rumor, telling the reporter, "You need better sources."
This incident serves as a reminder not to trust everything one encounters on social media.
While trade speculations have circulated regarding Aiyuk, the 49ers have dismissed any interest in trading him. Instead, the team emphasizes its commitment to securing a contract extension for Aiyuk.
Aiyuk is currently signed through the upcoming season. He is scheduled to earn $14.124 million on a team-exercised fifth-year option. The 49ers hope to sign their star receiver to a new deal before he retakes the football field.
On Saturday, NFL insider Benjamin Allbright reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers were exploring the possibility of adding Aiyuk as an additional weapon for quarterback Russell Wilson. It wasn't the first time the Steelers have been linked to the 49ers receiver. General manager John Lynch had previously refuted a similar report.
"There's a number of different directions that it could go, but we appreciate the heck out of Brandon and who he is as a player," Lynch said last month. "We want him to be a part of the Niners, so we're going to work towards making that a reality."
Related News
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk hires new agent, pursuing NFL return
ESPN's Adam Schefter has an update on San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who is taking steps toward a potential return to the NFL. Although Aiyuk remains officially linked to the 49ers, the team has effectively moved forward without him and does not appear to be... -
Brandon Aiyuk, agent set meeting time with 49ers on Friday
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and his new agent, Drew Rosenhaus, reiterated Thursday that they plan to report to the team on Friday. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Rosenhaus said he and Aiyuk expect to arrive at the 49ers' facility around 3 p.m. "We will... -
49ers' Kyle Shanahan sends clear message about Brandon Aiyuk
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had an opportunity to address the Brandon Aiyuk situation with reporters on Wednesday. His stance? He hasn't given it much thought. Shanahan remains focused on this weekend's matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders as the 49ers look... -
Brandon Aiyuk will report to 49ers on Friday after filing for NFL reinstatement
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has reportedly submitted his paperwork for NFL reinstatement and will report to the team's training facility Friday afternoon, according to his new agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Aiyuk is currently on the reserve/left squad list and has...