Brandon Aiyuk expresses interest in joining Commanders if released by 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Brandon Aiyuk stated on Instagram that he would sign with the Commanders if the 49ers cut him. Aiyuk's remarks come as he looks to find a new opportunity in Washington. His future with San Francisco remains uncertain, and his comments indicate he is open to a quick transition to the Commanders. Aiyuk's desire to join Washington marks a notable shift in his career aspirations.
- •Brandon Aiyuk confirms interest in Commanders on Instagram.
- •He would sign with Washington immediately if released.
- •Aiyuk's future with the 49ers is unclear.
- •His comments reflect a desire for a fresh start.
- 12:25 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Aiyuk says he will sign with the Commanders if the 49ers grant his wish for a release
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Aiyuk says he could sign with Commanders 'tomorrow' if 49ers cut him
- 10:24 PMESPN — Aiyuk: I'll sign with Commanders if 49ers cut me
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Aiyuk continues campaign for 49ers exit, tells team to cut him so he can 'sign with Commanders tomorrow'
"Disgruntled receiver Brandon Aiyuk said he would sign immediately with the Washington Commanders if the San Francisco 49ers grant his wish and release him. Aiyuk wants to be released, but the Niners have shown no urgency to make a move even though general manager John Lynch has said he doesn’t expect Aiyuk to play for the team again. “Tell them boys cut me today and I’ll sign with the Commanders tomorrow,” Aiyuk said on social media Wednesday.
"Brandon Aiyuk continued his push to become a member of the Commanders on Wednesday, saying in a video posted to Instagram that if the 49ers released him, he would sign with Washington "tomorrow."
"San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk called Washington Commanders "the best team in the world" in a video.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 12:25 AMBrandon Aiyuk says he will sign with the Commanders if the 49ers grant his wish for a release
Disgruntled receiver Brandon Aiyuk said he would sign immediately with the Washington Commanders if the San Francisco 49ers grant his wish and release him. Aiyuk wants to be released, but the Niners have shown no urgency to make a move even though general manager John Lynch has said he doesn’t expect Aiyuk to play for the team again. “Tell them boys cut me today and I’ll sign with the Commanders tomorrow,” Aiyuk said on social media Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 11:07 PMBrandon Aiyuk says he could sign with Commanders 'tomorrow' if 49ers cut him
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk called Washington Commanders "the best team in the world" in a video.
- ESPNJun 24, 2026, 10:24 PMAiyuk: I'll sign with Commanders if 49ers cut me
Brandon Aiyuk continued his push to become a member of the Commanders on Wednesday, saying in a video posted to Instagram that if the 49ers released him, he would sign with Washington "tomorrow."
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 10:23 PMBrandon Aiyuk continues campaign for 49ers exit, tells team to cut him so he can 'sign with Commanders tomorrow'
Brandon Aiyuk is attempting to post his way out of San Francisco. It hasn't worked so
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