That being said, one San Francisco insider has suggested that the team pursue a blockbuster trade that would involve sending Aiyuk out of town. Sports Illustrated analyst Grant Cohn believes that the 49ers should try to acquire Terry McLaurin from the Washington Commanders. He thinks Aiyuk could be sent to the Commanders as part of the deal.

Last season, McCaffrey carried the football just 50 times for 202 yards and no touchdowns, while catching 15 passes for 146 yards in four games. Back in 2023, he racked up 1,459 yards and 14 touchdowns on 272 carries to go along with 67 receptions for 564 yards and seven more scores.