Steelers Daily News & Links: Mike Tomlin Jokes about Brandon Aiyuk Trade; Ravens CB Suffers Injury

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? During an appearance on WDVE Wednesday morning, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said it was “a little early on the west side right now, so probably not” when asked if he received any interesting calls, hinting at the Brandon Aiyuk trade situation.

Tomlin was also asked during his Wednesday morning press conference whether the team was actively working to add another receiver.

“I’ll let you guys speculate on that,” Tomlin said with a big grin.

The Steelers are in back and forth negotiations with the San Francisco 49ers on a possible trade for star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, but it remains a fluid situation.

? Baltimore Ravens cornerback Arthur Maulet will have a scope on his knee this week, NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reported Wednesday. Maulet is expected to miss some time during the regular season, but the corner’s knee injury is not expected to be season-ending, Wolfe added. Head caoch John Harbaugh confirmed the news during his Wednesday news conference, adding that it’s not a long-term injury.

? Warren Sharp of Sharp Football is worried about the Steelers in close games this year. According to Sharp, Russell Wilson ranks 30th in success rate over the last two years among 32 quarterbacks who have thrown at least 250 passes in the second half. Justin Fields ranks 32nd. Both QBs take far too many sacks, as well.

The Steelers went 9-2 in one-score games last year, which was the best in the NFL. The Steelers also are 34-11 in one-score games since 2020, by far the best rate in the NFL.

? The 49ers have asked the Steelers for two first-round picks for Brandon Aiyuk, according to Jim Wexell of Steel City Insider.

? Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the situation with Brandon Aiyuk is still at a standstill and the 49ers are not in a rush to make a move.

? Mike Reiss of ESPN said that New England’s offer to Brandon Aiyuk was in the $32 million AAV range on a four-year extension. Aiyuk had no desire to play for the Patriots, however. New England has removed themselves from the sweepstakes.

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