Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors: 49ers GM says team working on contract extension, not dealing star wide receiver [Video]

The San Francisco 49ers‘ offseason started fast and furious following their Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, as trade speculation centered around wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk heated up after his girlfriend posted some pointed messages on social media. 

Aiyuk is still under contract for one more season, but he clearly wants to get paid now. Trade rumors are swirling, as they tend to do this time of year. According to 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Steelers have looked into trading for Aiyuk. The All-Pro wideout appeared to lean into the noise a bit, sending a message on social media to Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

Niners general manager John Lynch shut down these rumors, saying there have been no trade discussions and they do not intend to trade the wide receiver, per ESPN. 

“I promise you nothing’s going …