BREAKING: San Francisco 49ers Sign Former Miami Dolphins WR With 30 TDs Amid Brandon Aiyuk Situation.
The San Francisco 49ers are signing a former Miami Dolphins wide receiver amid their situation with Brandon Aiyuk. The 49ers are not close to agreeing to a long-term deal with Aiyuk, and the Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be the team closing in on a potential trade.
Brandon Aiyuk could be gone soon
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Aug 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
That is if the Las Vegas Raiders don’t trade for Aiyuk first. Aiyuk’s agent, Ryan Williams, was at the Raiders practice on Wednesday. There is a possibility the 49ers could swap picks and Aiyuk for star receiver Davante Adams.
The 49ers appear to be getting their roster prepared for trading Aiyuk. The 49ers would prefer to trade Aiyuk to a team that could send a veteran receiver in return. However, the Steelers don’t have that luxury because of their lack of depth at position, and the 49ers signing on Thursday could help Brock Purdy if they’re unable to trade for a veteran pass catcher.
The San Francisco 49ers signed a veteran pass catcher
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Sep 24, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Robbie Chosen (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Pet Tom Pelissero with the NFL Network, the 49ers are signing Robbie “Chosen” Anderson:
So with Brandon Aiyuk’s future still in flux and injuries hitting the position, including first-round pick Ricky Pearsall, the #49ers add Anderson, who has 379 career catches and 30 touchdowns.
The 49ers and Dolphins swapped receivers in free agency
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Nov 2, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Robbie Chosen (3) catches the ball during practice at the PSD Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Jets signed Anderson as an undrafted rookie in 2016. He’s spent time with the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals. He played for the 49ers last season
The Dolphins recently signed former 49ers receiver Willie Snead IV, so the Dolphins and 49ers appear to be arranging their deck chairs at receiver before the 2024 regular season.
