Why 49ers are trying to trade Brandon Aiyuk during NFL Draft originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The San Francisco 49ers opened the second round/day of the NFL Draft by selecting Mississippi State wide receiver DeZhaun Stribling with the No. 33 overall pick.There was speculation that the 49ers could trade the pick to the Arizona Cardinals or the Buffalo Bills, but ultimately the franchise elected to keep the selection. Shortly after Roger Goodell announced the pick, ESPNs Adam Schefter reported that San Francisco is holding out hope that theyll find a trade suitor for disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.49ers still hoping and trying to trade WR Brandon Aiyuk, Schefter wrote on X/Twitter.The Aiyuk situation in San Francisco has been a complete mess, which explains why the franchise is trying to wash its hands of the former All-Pro. After starting his NFL career on a positive note, Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus in his right knee during the 2024-25 season, and hasnt played for the 49ers since.The Arizona State product has been away from the organization for months, and with him being linked to various franchises in need of an instant impact wideout and San Francisco expressing zero desire to retain him, a trade appears imminent.Of course, the 49ers must receive an offer for Aiyuk that resonates with them, but theres no question that the organization would love to move on from him as soon as possible.More NFL:Why Cowboys are signing Brandon Aubrey to record-setting contract extensionLatest A.J. Brown trade rumor is bad news for Patriots, Bills, Chargers, and ChiefsGiants sign 33-year-old former 49ers, Rams quarterback to compete with Jaxson Dart