Rumors that the Pittsburgh Steelers could acquire San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk have begun to heat up. However, it will be quite expensive for the Steelers to make the trade a reality.
Former Steelers offensive lineman Ramon Foster argued, though, that the Steelers could consider trading one of their starting offensive linemen to help alleviate the cost. On the latest episode of The Ramon Foster show on DK Pittsburgh Sports, Foster proposed left tackle Dan Moore Jr. as the offensive lineman the Steelers could make available for a trade.
“Dan [Moore Jr.] can also be used as draft capital. He could be sent over in a package if you’re looking at San Francisco,” Foster said. “How much longer can Trent Williams go? He’s a left tackle with that style of offense, getting the ball in and out as quick as they do.
“Dan’s a big athlete. I’m petitioning for a dude to go to another team and I like Dan, but it makes sense. If you’re telling me, ‘We’ll send you a four and Dan Moore.’”
Rumors have connected the Steelers to Aiyuk since 93.7 The Fan’s Andrew Fillipponi reported the team was showing interest in acquiring the 49ers receiver on March 19.
The day prior, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac said during an appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show” that the Steelers could be looking for a “bigger catch” at wideout.
Aiyuk posted 75 catches for 1,342 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns in 16 games last season. He averaged a career-high 17.9 yards per catch on his way to second-team All-Pro.
In four seasons with San Francisco, Aiyuk has recorded 269 receptions, 3,931 yards and 25 touchdowns.
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