A Brandon Aiyuk trade to the Commanders is intriguing but just a rumor
San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk requested a trade this week after negotiations with the team on a new contract stalled. The Washington Commanders, quarterbacked by Aiyuk’s close friend and former college teammate Jayden Daniels, are often speculated as a potential landing spot.
But does it really make sense for either party? That’s a loaded question.
Wait, why are we even talking about Aiyuk?
Money and production. The 2020 first-round pick out of Arizona State led the 49ers in targets the past two seasons and is coming off a career year with 1,342 receiving yards and seven touchdown catches (including an acrobatic grab to spark a comeback in the NFC championship game).
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