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Brandon Aiyuk and Jayden Daniels engage in social media feud

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 2:21 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Brandon Aiyuk and Jayden Daniels engage in social media feud

Summary

Brandon Aiyuk and Jayden Daniels, former teammates at Arizona State, are involved in a public dispute on social media. Aiyuk unfollowed Daniels on Instagram and posted videos suggesting tension between them. The situation escalated after a fan’s negative comment about Aiyuk, which Daniels appeared to find amusing. For Aiyuk to join the Commanders, a team pursuing him, Daniels would need to express his desire for Aiyuk, which currently seems unlikely. Additionally, Aiyuk remains on the reserve/left squad list and must petition the league for reinstatement before any moves can occur.

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By the Numbers

•Aiyuk and Daniels have a public social media disagreement.
•The feud follows a fan's disparaging remarks about Aiyuk.
•Daniels’ preference will impact Aiyuk's potential move to the Commanders.
•Aiyuk remains on the reserve/left squad list and needs reinstatement.

Latest Updates

10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Jayden Daniels Destroys Brandon Aiyuk With 3-Word Message As Tensions Rise Between Former College Teammates
2:21 AMYahoo Sports — By going after Jayden Daniels, Brandon Aiyuk may be burning his bridge to the Commanders

What they're saying

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk have a relationship dating back to when both played for the Arizona State Sun Devils. Aiyuk has been sidelined since the 2024 NFL season due to a severe right knee injury, and he is burning bridges left and right recently, including taking shots at Daniels.
— Yahoo Sports