49ers star sounds off on Brandon Aiyuk trade speculation

Depending on which NFL insider you believe, the San Francisco 49ers are having talks with as many as four teams regarding a potential trade for star receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco reported Monday night the team had the framework in place for trades with both the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday afternoon the Pittsburgh Steelers has re-entered the conversation as well.

It seems like there’s a greater chance that Aiyuk is traded than there is of him hashing out a contract extension with the 49ers, which is something teammate Nick Bosa doesn’t seem to be too pleased with.

“It’s brutal, especially when you’re here and have that extra pressure on you,” Bosa told reporters on Tuesday of the Aiyuk situation. “I’ve talked to him a few times just as a friend … I think it’d be [a huge loss]. I trust John and Kyle, but he’s a very tough player to replace.”