The Patriots whiffed on their attempt to trade for Brandon Aiyuk over a year ago, but could they get another chance?

New England aggressively pursued Aiyuk during August of 2024 amid the star receiver’s contract drama with the 49ers. They even reportedly had a deal in place with San Francisco — including a massive contract extension — but Aiyuk rejected the Patriots and the also-interested Cleveland Browns. Aiyuk, who was open to joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, eventually rescinded his trade request and re-signed with the 49ers. Just two months later, the 2020 first-round pick suffered a major knee injury and hasn’t played since.

But that was then, and this is now. And, well, now it sounds like Aiyuk’s 49ers career basically is over.

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