San Francisco 49ers Brandon Aiyuk ‘Wouldn’t Mind Playing’ for Washington Commanders – David Harrison, Commander Country

It’s understandable that fans would question if the Washington Commanders would be interested in bringing back the two former Arizona State Sun Devils teammates, especially when quarterback Jayden Daniels considers receiver Brandon Aiyuk to be his greatest buddy.

Whether or not the Commanders decide to add Aiyuk to their squad in the offseason, it becomes evident that the receiver is embroiled in a contract dispute with the San Francisco 49ers.

In a recent NFL Live show, former player and analyst Ryan Clark provided some information about Aiyuk’s contract status and Daniels’ indirect role in recent events, which briefly brought the matter to the forefront.

“They really have a meeting with the 49ers from San Francisco today. Clark stated on Monday, “He and his representatives, Ryan Williams of Athletes First and Brandon Aiyuk, informed us that he intended to organize this meeting up himself. He also claimed that he is taking these negotiations personally and that the way they have handled him and explained why he is worth what he is worth has impacted and affected him when he was speaking with The Pivot, a podcast that Clark co-hosts. He states that if the San Francisco 49ers are prepared to make a trade, he would prefer to play in San Francisco but would be happy to play elsewhere.

Aiyuk had an impressive season in 2023, recording 1,342 yards, and his skills could significantly boost the Commanders’ offense. The team’s current need for a wide receiver, combined with their plans to draft a rookie quarterback, makes acquiring a player of Aiyuk’s caliber very appealing​.

However, the 49ers’ general manager John Lynch has indicated that they do not anticipate trading Aiyuk, as he is a valuable asset to the team. While trade rumors persist, Lynch’s statements suggest that the 49ers may try to retain Aiyuk despite the challenges of meeting his contract demands.