"It seems as if the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk are heading for an inevitable divorce this offseason. Judging by how fractured this relationship became, finding a trade partner would be difficult. And if he gets the chance to pick his destination, the Washington Commanders might be high on his list of priorities. Aiyuk and quarterback Jayden Daniels already have a close bond."
"[Brandon] Aiyuk might be released or need to renegotiate that deal before landing somewhere else. One obvious landing spot is Washington, where the Commanders employ former 49ers executive Adam Peters and have an opening in their lineup at wide receiver with Deebo Samuel hitting free agency. Aiyuk was Jayden Daniels' teammate at Arizona State, too. But even for a team with a quarterback on a rookie deal, $27 million would be a big ask for a player who hasn't played since the middle of 2024."
The relationship between the San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk has fractured, making a trade partner difficult to find. Aiyuk has a preexisting bond with Jayden Daniels, which increases fit with the Washington Commanders. The Commanders have limited receiving depth under contract, with only Terry McLaurin, Jaylin Lane, and Luke McCaffrey listed. Adam Peters has familiarity with Aiyuk from time in San Francisco. Any move would carry significant financial implications, as Aiyuk's deal would represent roughly $27 million and he has not played since the middle of 2024. The Commanders would need thorough evaluation and answers about Aiyuk's cutoff of contact.
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