The San Francisco 49ers are going to have to make some tough choices over the next few weeks.
Will receiver Brandon Aiyuk stick around with the team for the foreseeable future? This is a major question mark right now. Aiyuk widely is considered to be one of the top receivers in football and it's really uncertain what will happen.
Right now, it seems like he could stick around with San Francisco. But, if the 49ers do end up trading Aiyuk, it could make sense to bring in another receiver. One player who could make some sense and would cost significantly less is New York Giants receiver Darius Slayton.
Bleacher Report's Ryan Fowler listed Slayton as a possible trade candidate before Week 1.
"While longtime New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton has remained a friendly face in the passing attack, he seems to be on the outside looking in as camp kicks into full gear," Fowler said. "After he skipped part of the offseason in search of a new contract, Slayton's missed time has put him behind the eight ball. And now, he's fighting for rotational snaps with Jalin Hyatt, a top-100 selection from 2023 in search of a larger role.
"The Giants used a first-round pick on Malik Nabers, added Allen Robinson II in free agency, and have other forms of young talent present with Wan'Dale Robinson working into year three. If head coach Brian Daboll wants to put the onus on his young core to produce, Slayton could become a hot name on the trading block as the season approaches."
If the 49ers end up trading Aiyuk, maybe it could make some sense to bring Slayton to town before Week 1.
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