San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk refused a trade to the New England Patriots that would’ve resulted in him signing a contract extension averaging around $32 million per year, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports.
The 49ers and Patriots agreed on trade compensation, but Aiyuk turned down the offer because New England’s quarterback situation isn’t at the level he wants, Russini adds.
The Patriots roster quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett, Drake Maye, Bailey Zappe, and Joe Milton. The club selected Maye third overall and Milton in the sixth round in April’s draft.
Brissett is expected to open the season as New England’s starter.