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August 25, 2024 omega subam Basketball 0

Report: Potential Brandon Aiyuk trade to Commanders is back in play

49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk is emerging as a star in training camp | AP News

The Commanders have traded away first-round receiver Jahan Dotson. They could soon be trading for another first-round receiver.

Appearing Thursday on KNBR, Mike Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle put the Commanders back in play for a potential trade for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

In recent weeks, after plenty of noise regarding a possible Aiyuk trade, it has gotten quiet again. And it has seemed to be down to staying with the 49ers and being traded to the Steelers.

With the Commanders trading Dotson, it makes sense for the Commanders to pursue Aiyuk, who would be reunited with former Arizona State teammate Jayden Daniels.

Whatever happens, the clock is ticking. With the first Sunday of the regular season only 17 days away, it will take plenty of effort to get Aiyuk up to speed in a new city.

Aiyuk is due to make $14.1 million this year. The 49ers had chances to trade him before the draft, but they refused to accept any offers. More recently, the reporting (some of which has been all over the place) has suggested that both the Patriots and Browns were ready to go, but that Aiyuk didn’t want to go to those teams.

 

Aiyuk initiated discussions with the 49ers on Monday regarding his contract status, although specifics on progress have not been disclosed. ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed talks involving Aiyuk have included both San Francisco and Washington.

“There were some conversations at one point between the 49ers and Commanders,” Schefter stated. “While the Commanders expressed initial interest, they ultimately decided against proceeding with a deal.”

Washington’s interest in Aiyuk is bolstered by general manager Adam Peters’ ties to San Francisco, where he previously served as assistant general manager under John Lynch and played a key role in Aiyuk’s selection as the 49ers’ director of player personnel in 2020. Adding to the intrigue, Washington’s recent top draft pick, quarterback Jayden Daniels, shares a history with Aiyuk from their time together at Arizona State in 2019.

Despite Washington’s apparent interest, San Francisco remains determined to retain Aiyuk, considering him crucial to their ambitions for future success. However, negotiations face hurdles, including financial discrepancies and upcoming decisions regarding quarterback Brock Purdy’s contract.

The Commanders’ decision not to pursue Aiyuk reflects a strategic move to preserve valuable draft assets during their rebuilding phase under Peters’ leadership. … for now, anyway.

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