49ers playing hardball with Brandon Aiyuk
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Should Commanders sign the other 49ers WR to solve biggest need?
The Commanders have one glaring need left. Should they hold out for Brandon Aiyuk, or target the other former 49ers WR?
At least one team appears interested in him, but the 49ers are engaged in a standoff — primarily with the Washington Commanders. Appearing on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport offered a relatable comparison to describe the situation between the 49ers and the Commanders’ pursuit of Aiyuk.
It already has been a week since the NFL’s new 2026 league year began, and Brandon Aiyuk still remains on the 49ers' roster. The Washington Commanders are a team connected to Aiyuk due to the wide receiver’s prior history of playing with quarterback ...
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch indicated a trade for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is a “prudent thing to do,” as the team has a crowded wide receiver room. Concerns about Aiyuk’s communication skills and a comparison to Baker Mayfield’s situation with the Cleveland Browns highlight the urgency for a potential trade to the Washington Commanders before the training camp.