The Patriots did have an agreement in place with the 49ers on an Aiyuk deal, but the star receiver 'did not show interest in going' to New England, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco.
The Patriots 'were willing to offer the most money per year to Brandon Aiyuk of all the teams pursuing him. New England was believed to be offering north of $30M per season.' - Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team.
No trade was going to reach the finish line if Aiyuk didn't have any interest in joining a rebuilding Patriots franchise.
Aiyuk's reported decision to rebuff the Patriots stands as just the latest instance where New England has come up just short of adding a proven No. 1 wideout to its roster.
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