By trading a first-round pick to the Minnesota Vikings in the 2020 offseason, the Buffalo Bills transformed their offense by acquiring Stefon Diggs as a true No. 1 receiver for quarterback Josh Allen. An insider suggests that the Bills may attempt to replicate this success in the upcoming offseason by pursuing San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. According to Jarrett Bailey of AtoZ Sports, Aiyuk has the potential to become Allen’s new top target, and his affordability would be a good fit for the Bills, who face another tight salary cap year. However, Aiyuk’s future with the 49ers is uncertain, as he expressed uncertainty about his future with the team following their Super Bowl loss. The Bills’ pursuit of Aiyuk mirrors their successful acquisition of Diggs in 2020, which came after the team was initially rebuffed in their attempt to trade for him in 2019.
Beane recalled a tweet from Stef during last year’s free agency season that hinted at new beginnings. The Bills checked with the Vikings about trading for a player, and while the Vikings were not actively shopping him, they were open to offers. Bailey suggested that Aiyuk would be a valuable addition to the Bills’ offense, bringing much-needed talent and becoming a go-to target. The Bills struggled with consistency in their wide-receiver corps in 2023, with Diggs ending the season on a seven-game touchdown drought. Despite trade rumors, the 49ers are looking to extend Aiyuk’s contract, praising his important role in their offense.
