If, in the end, both Samuel and Aiyuk are gone, the 49ers would have work to do to pump up the receiver position. Unless coach Kyle Shanahan is ready to proceed with Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall as the top options.
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With the exit of Samuel, the status of Brandon Aiyuk has become even more crucial for San Francisco as it looks to tinker with its receiving corps. Aiyuk is still recuperating from ACL and MCL injuries, which limited him to just seven games this season after signing a four-year, $120 million extension in August.
Deebo Samuel's trade request has lingered for the San Francisco 49ers, but now their other former All-Pro wide receiver has entered the trade rumor mix. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Saturday went on television and reported the 49ers are open to trading Brandon Aiyuk.
The San Francisco 49ers are open to trading wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on NFL Network during Saturday's broadcast of the 2025 Scouting Combine.