49ers News: Brandon Aiyuk’s Trade Buzz Skips Over the Commanders

Despite speculation and logical connections, the Washington Commanders appear to be sitting out of the Brandon Aiyuk trade discussions. While the San Francisco 49ers granted Aiyuk the freedom to explore trade possibilities with multiple teams, including the Commanders, the team from Washington has shown no concrete interest.

The Commanders have not pursued a deal, leaving fans and analysts puzzled about why the team with a newfound third-round pick and a familiar connection in former 49ers executive Adam Peters isn’t making a move.

The trade chatter involving San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has swirled around various potential destinations, including the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, and Pittsburgh Steelers. The Commanders, however, seem to be an odd omission from these discussions despite Aiyuk’s apparent interest in playing there.

Mike Silver from the San Francisco Chronicle and NFL Media’s Peter Schrager recently reignited speculation about the Commanders after their acquisition of an additional third-round pick from a trade involving wide receiver Jahan Dotson moving to the Eagles.

This new asset, combined with the connection between Commanders' general manager Adam Peters and the 49ers' front office, where Peters worked throughout the Kyle Shanahan-John Lynch era, could logically suggest the Commanders should be in the mix.

Moreover, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Aiyuk share a history from their time at Arizona State, adding another layer of potential synergy. Despite these factors, no substantial moves have been made by the Commanders. They have not engaged in negotiations or made any offers for Aiyuk, setting them apart from the other interested teams.

As the trade deadline nears, the Commanders’ lack of action raises questions about their genuine interest. With the regular season fast approaching, it seems unlikely that the Commanders will suddenly shift gears to engage in trade talks. Currently, the most probable outcomes involve Aiyuk either remaining with the 49ers or heading to the Steelers, with the latter seeming more probable.

The absence of the Washington Commanders in the Brandon Aiyuk trade talks is puzzling, given the potential fit and connections. However, as the 49ers close in on a deal with other teams and Aiyuk’s future seems to be narrowing down, it appears that the Commanders are not poised to make a significant move.

Fans and analysts will have to wait and see if any late-breaking news emerges as the season approaches, but for now, it looks like the Commanders will not be a part of Aiyuk's next chapter.