Commanders' Trade Hopes Dim for Aiyuk

On April 3rd, the buzz around Brandon Ayuk had everyone thinking the Washington Commanders

would scoop him up once the San Francisco 49ers cut, him loose.

But now the 49ers are playing it cool, saying there are no rush to release the veteran-wide receiver,

and would rather trade him for some.

Value

Head coach Kyle Shanahan dropped that at the NFL owner's meetings this week,

telling reporters they want what's best for the team, and aren't trying to.

Help out rivals by rushing a cut.

He figures it'll sort itself out eventually.

Commanders fans are left hanging because reports say,

Washington has zero interest in trading for Ayuk,

even though they desperately need receiver.

Help.

He's been a question mark since not playing a snap after the 2024 season,

plus all the drama with San Francisco in 2025.

And giving up a late pick, within out there already slim, 2026 draft haul.

Sports illustrated Albert Breer, doubts a trade happens at all,

since teams figure the 49ers will cut him anyway after voiding his.

$27 million guarantees last year.

Ayuk does have ties to Washington through X-49er exec,

Adam Peters, and quarterback Jaden Daniels from their Arizona State Days.

Bottom line.

The Commanders can't just wait around.

They gotta hit the market hard for a number two receiver,

behind Terry McCorn, and build that squad.

Their way.