The Buffalo Bills, Las Vegas Raiders, and Pittsburgh Steelers have been named the top landing spots for a veteran wide receiver who will be on a new team in 2026.
USA Today's Jacon Camenker believes the Bills, Raiders, and Steelers should pursue disgruntled San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk this offseason.
Here is what Camenker said about how Aiyuk could fit with each team:
Aiyuk would represent the most talented receiver Allen has had at his disposal since Stefon Diggs in 2023. That could help improve the consistency of Buffalo's passing game, which has largely been carried by the reigning NFL MVP over the last two seasons.
The Steelers don't have many proven receiving options beyond DK Metcalf in their offense. Metcalf had 59 catches across 15 games during the 2025 NFL season while the rest of Pittsburgh's wide receivers (six players) combined for 77 catches.Pairing Metcalf and Aiyuk would create a high-upside, one-two punch for whoever ends up being the Steelers quarterback in 2026.
The Raiders seem likely to target Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. They will need to focus on adding talent at receiver and along the offensive line to give the Heisman Trophy winner a chance to find quick success at the NFL level. Aiyuk would fit the bill, and the Raiders have the cap space needed.
Aiyuk didn't play a single snap in 2025. The 27-year-old spent a chunk of the year recovering from a torn ACL, but was placed on the reserve/left squad team in December, signaling that things may not be going well with him and the team.
During his end-of-the-season press conference, general manager John Lynch stated that Aiyuk has likely played his last snap with the 49ers. San Francisco can save $6 million by moving on from Aiyuk as a post-June 1 designation.
San Francisco will likely cut Aiyuk, as his trade value has completely plummeted. Buffalo, Las Vegas, and Pittsburgh will all be in the market for wide receivers this offseason, and signing Aiyuk for cheap would be a savvy move.
However, Aiyuk likely isn't capable of being a top receiver on any team anymore. He could be in for a bounce-back campaign in 2026 with a change of scenery, but it's safe to assume that we've already seen the best of Aiyuk.
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