The San Francisco 49ers reportedly had commerce discussions with the Washington Commanders relating to 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk, however the Commanders opted towards doing a deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter on NFL Dwell Monday (h/t George Carmi of Full Press NFL).
Later within the day, JPA Soccer relayed the Schefter report in an Instagram publish, to which Aiyuk himself replied: “However I assumed the niners was by no means tryna commerce me?”
Aiyuk, 26, simply caught 75 passes for 1,342 yards and 7 touchdowns. He’s getting into the ultimate 12 months of his rookie deal after the 49ers picked up his fifth-year choice.
Each common supervisor John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan admitted throughout April’s NFL draft that the 49ers had discussions with different groups on Aiyuk, however nothing ever appeared shut.
ESPN’s Nick Wagoner supplied the report:
“Lynch and Shanahan acknowledged that there had been discussions with different groups Thursday. However Lynch stated no offers got here near occurring, whereas Shanahan stated a commerce of Aiyuk or fellow wideout Deebo Samuel by no means appeared seemingly.
“Requested late Thursday night time if such a commerce may nonetheless occur heading into Friday, Lynch and Shanahan once more did not sound like a deal for both participant was imminent, although they did not shut the door fully.”
It is clear Aiyuk is not solely pleased with the scenario. He appeared in a TikTok video on June 17 with Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, saying, “They stated they do not need me again.” It is unclear simply what Aiyuk meant by that, whether or not or not it’s after his contract expires in 2024 or whether or not the workforce would not need him at his asking worth in a long-term deal.
There are additionally a number of clear connections with the Commanders. First, he and Daniels are mates and former Arizona State teammates. Second, Commanders common supervisor Adam Peters labored within the 49ers entrance workplace from 2017-2023, all with Lynch and Shanahan.
Additionally, ESPN analyst Ryan Clark revealed extra data on NFL Dwell relating to a gathering Aiyuk arrange with the 49ers alongside different data.
“Brandon Aiyuk informed us that he needed to set this assembly up himself,” Ryan Clark stated on ESPN (h/t Grant Cohn of All 49ers).
“And when he was sitting with [us], he stated that he is taking these negotiations private. The best way that they’ve negotiated with him, the way in which that they’ve informed him why he is value what he is value, it has touched him. It has affected him. He says he needs to be in San Francisco first however is snug enjoying elsewhere if that is one thing that the San Francisco 49ers are keen to do through commerce. And I’ll let you know this — when he sat with us, he didn’t stroll into the room alone. First, it was Brandon Aiyuk. Second, it was Jayden Daniels. I am not a tea leaf reader, but it surely looks like Aiyuk would not thoughts enjoying in Washington.”
The 49ers and Aiyuk have had discussions on a deal, however it seems that progress has “stalled,” per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on June 17.
In essence, this can be a lengthy, drawn-out contract saga for ever and ever for the time being and no clear route on the way it will finish. What we do know is that Aiyuk is beneath contract for yet another 12 months proper now, but it surely’s clear that his days on the town could possibly be numbered.