All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk isn’t shying away from trade rumors, and he’s openly discussing the Washington Commanders as a potential landing spot due to rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. The second-overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, Daniels, played with Aiyuk at Arizona State in 2019. Aiyuk reunited with Daniels during an appearance on “The Pivot Podcast” (h/t CBS Sports’ Bryan DeArdo).
Aiyuk mentioned two potential destinations for his next move: “If not a Niners uniform probably a Washington Commanders uniform. If not a Washington Commanders uniform, probably Steelers uniform.” The Commanders might have an edge over the Pittsburgh Steelers based on Aiyuk’s comments regarding his potential partnership with Daniels. He expressed enthusiasm about the possibilities with Daniels, stating, “there’s a quarterback right there. I’m thinking about what I can do with him. If the Niners don’t want me to come back, I’m thinking about what I can do. I know what I can do.”
The case for the Commanders is further bolstered by Aiyuk bringing Daniels to the podcast, which co-host Ryan Clark referenced. Clark noted previous social media interactions where Aiyuk told Daniels the 49ers “don’t want me back.”
