Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk spent the offseason negotiating a new deal with the team and was nearly traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers over a contract dispute.
In fact, FOX NFL insider Jay Glazer said over the weekend the 49ers had a deal in place to send Aiyuk to the Steelers when things changed at the 11th hour.
Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million extension and the rest is history. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk cannot catch a pass against New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II in the end zone in Santa Clara, California, Monday, Sept.
9, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) Aiyuk started on Monday night against the New York Jets. Just as the first half was coming to an end, Brock Purdy found him in the end zone.