Is Brandon Aiyuk a free agent? Ranking 5 best landing spots for star WR

Brandon Aiyuk landing spots 2024

#3 - Houston Texans

AFC Divisional Playoffs - Houston Texans v Baltimore Ravens

Despite the Texans already having Nico Collins and Tank Dell, they could solidify their receiving room for years to come with a shock move for Brandon Aiyuk. C.J. Stroud already looks like a star, meaning Houston could reward him with another weapon in Aiyuk.

The 49ers may be more lenient with trading him out of the NFC conference, and the Texans have the seventh-most cap space in the NFL so could afford to pay Aiyuk when the time comes to renew his deal.

Despite the Texans trading their 2024 1st round pick for Will Anderson Jr., they still have a 1st in the 2024 draft from the Browns from the Deshaun Watson deal.

#2 - Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are one of two teams entering the 2024 NFL Draft with two first-round picks, meaning should they want to make a move for Aiyuk they have the draft capital to do so. They may need both of those picks, however, as the 49ers may be unwilling to trade Aiyuk to an NFC West rival.

Arizona may need to be aggressive with their offseason, as Kyler Murray is lacking any star WRs since the team got rid of DeAndre Hopkins before the 2023 season. Trey McBride is an excellent young tight end, but the team is crying out for an elite wide receiver to work alongside Marquise Brown.

#1 - Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears v Green Bay Packers

The other team with two first-round picks in the 2024 NFL Draft is the Chicago Bears, who hold the 1st and 9th overall picks. Should they take a QB with their first pick, they may want to pair him up with another elite receiver alongside D.J. Moore.

Pairing Aiyuk and Moore would make the Bears a much more dangerous outfit, regardless of whether they draft a new quarterback or roll with Justin Fields.