Steelers Have Leverage in Brandon Aiyuk Trade Talks Over 49ers? | Justin Fields Starts vs Texans

Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Noah Strackbein of All Steelers Talk.

The Pittsburgh Steelers trade talks with the San Francisco 49ers over Brandon Aiyuk continue, but Christopher Carter and Noah Strackbein talk about how Omar Khan's leverage in negotiatons. Could Khan have the right situation to force John Lynch to make a trade that doesn't force the Steelers to give up much for the talented receiver?

Also, Chris and Noah preview the Steelers' preseason opener against the Houston Texans, including how Justin Fields looks as the starter for the first team. What are the top matchups for rookies Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier? And who on defense has the most to prove against C.J. Stroud?

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