Now that the NFL Draft has come and gone and the opening wave of the leagueās free agency class has signed, itās worth wondering which players could be dealt prior to the start of training camp this summer across Arizona sports betting.
In the Bay Area, one candidate to be dealt is former first round pick Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers, as the former ASU Sun Devils star is coming off a career year, but enters the final season of his rookie contract in 2024.
That contract stipulates that Aiyuk will earn $14.1 million in 2024-25, with the same figure counting against the Niners' cap, which could expedite GM John Lynchās desire to trade the fifth year pro out of Reno, Nevada.
With that being said, BetArizona.com came up with some hypothetical odds on which NFL franchise Aiyuk could suit up for in 2024.
Brandon Aiyuk Trade Odds
Team | Odds | Percent Chance |
Jacksonville Jaguars | +1750 | 5.4% |
Pittsburgh Steelers | +2000 | 4.8% |
Buffalo Bills | +2000 | 4.8% |
New England Patriots | +2500 | 3.8% |
LA Chargers | +3000 | 3.2% |
Indianapolis Colts | +3000 | 3.2% |
The Field/Stay with 49ers | -300 | 75.0% |
Odds not available on Arizona betting apps.
Jaguars Could Land Aiyuk
While it doesnāt look like a return to the Valley is in Aiyukās future, there are a cavalcade of NFL teams that could swing a trade for his services in the year ahead, with the Jacksonville Jaguars (+1750), Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills (+2000 each) leading the way.
Jacksonville made waves by drafting LSU star wideout Brian Thomas Jr. in the first round to go with the Jags signing former Bills pass catcher Gabe Davis at the start of the NFLās free agency window last month, but could always use another player to plug into Doug Pedersonās pass-heavy offense.
Throw in the fact that the Steelers are looking to add pieces on offense around newly acquired QB Russell Wilson and the Billsā need to replace the productivity of Stefon Diggs and you have the recipe for why those three clubs might want to trade for Aiyuk this offseason.
Other offense-needy NFL teams, like the New England Patriots (+2500), Los Angeles Chargers and the Indianapolis Colts (+3000 each) round out our Aiyuk odds board, while the odds that he stays in San Francisco or is traded to another franchise are -300 at the moment.
One way or another, some NFL franchise is going to land a receiver thatās coming off consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, as Aiyuk looks to build on an All-Pro campaign where he posted a career high 15 AV in 16 games for the NFC champs.
While it's unlikely Aiyuk heads to Arizona, you can track the Cardinals playoff chances all season here at BetArizona.com.
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