Is Brandon Aiyuk Headed to the AFC North? Patriots Reportedly Drop Out of Trade Talks

Aiyuk could join a Bengals' rival.
Sep 10, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports / Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

CINCINNATI — Is Brandon Aiyuk AFC North bound? The Patriots have pulled out of trade talks according to Adam Schefter, which means the 26-year-old could end up in Cleveland or Pittsburgh.

Both the Browns and Steelers are interested in Aiyuk according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

He is entering his fifth NFL season and wants a new contract. He had 75 catches for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns in 2023.

With New England bowing out of the Aiyuk sweepstakes, there's a real chance the Bengals face him in the division this season.

Schefter reported that the Steelers "re-engaged" the 49ers in trade talks on Tuesday afternoon.

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JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien covers the Bengals for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals.com and is one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He's also the co-owner/creator of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn't working or eating, he's probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with family.