NFL Trade Rumors

Per David Lombardi, the 49ers wanted WR George Pickens from the Steelers in a potential trade for WR Brandon Aiyuk during the 2024 offseason. Lombardi mentions that Pittsburgh wasn’t willing to move Pickens at the time, and Aiyuk’s contract was already finalized when Pickens was moved to Dallas in May 2025. Pickens, 24, was a preseason All-American second-team selection in … [Read more...] about Report: 49ers Wanted George Pickens From Steelers In Potential Brandon Aiyuk Trade

49ers 49ers TE George Kittle continues to tell reporters how impressed he has been with the play of rookie DT Alfred Collins and brought it up again following the team’s win over the Browns. “I cannot get over Alfred Collins. I just think he’s such a good player and you just see his effort out there,” Kittle told Nick Wagoner. “If you guys watch the all 22, I just think he’s … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: George Kittle, Byron Young, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks

49ers GM John Lynch has fielded weekly questions about the status of WR Brandon Aiyuk, who remains on the PUP list from last year’s torn ACL injury. Lynch has been upbeat all year but his tone has finally started to shift with time dwindling in the season and more reports about how the relationship between the team and player has deteriorated behind the scenes.  He was asked … [Read more...] about 49ers Not Sure Brandon Aiyuk Playing In 2026 Is ‘Realistic,’ But Remain ‘Hopeful’