The San Francisco 49ers seem destined to part ways with one star receiver this offseason. But while everyone assumes the player leaving will be Deebo Samuel, one insider says multiple NFL teams are checking if the Niners would trade Brandon Aiyuk.

Even though he's coming off knee surgery, Aiyuk is just 26 years old and still has the talent to be a team's No. 1 receiver. Aiyuk logged back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2022 and '23 for a crowded 49ers offense.

For rival teams, the renewed interest in Aiyuk could reflect a sense the cost to acquire him is less now compared to last year. He was limited to seven appearances in 2024 because