Brandon Aiyuk unfollows Jayden Daniels amid Commanders transition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:31 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Brandon Aiyuk has unfollowed Jayden Daniels on Instagram after expressing discontent with the quarterback's reaction during a fan encounter. Aiyuk, who is currently on the San Francisco 49ers' reserve/left squad list, is seeking a trade to the Washington Commanders, where Daniels is the starting quarterback. Although Aiyuk has vocalized support for the Commanders and criticized the 49ers, he has not yet secured interest from Washington. The situation reflects a significant tension between Aiyuk and the 49ers organization, particularly after the team voided his guaranteed money due to missed contractual obligations.
- •Brandon Aiyuk unfollowed Jayden Daniels on Instagram.
- •Aiyuk seeks a trade from the 49ers to the Commanders.
- •Tension exists between Aiyuk and the 49ers organization.
- •Aiyuk's guaranteed money was voided due to missed obligations.
- •No reported interest from the Commanders for Aiyuk.
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — What did Brandon Aiyuk say about Jayden Daniels? Why Commanders QB is responding to 49ers WR's latest rant
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Jayden Daniels Claps Back at Brandon Aiyuk After WR Calls Out Commanders QB and His Mother, Unfollows Him
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — “Stop Running Behind Your Mama”: Brandon Aiyuk Turns On Jayden Daniels As 49ers Star Unfollows Commanders QB
"It seems Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has finally had enough of his former college teammate Brandon Aiyuk’s antics. Earlier today, Aiyuk took to Instagram to call out Daniels, and the Commanders quarterback has responded.
"Bradon Aiyuk had already alienated his head coach, his GM, and his team. He seems confident about finding respite with the Washington Commanders, where his former college teammate, Jayden Daniels, is the starting quarterback.
"Many have expected Brandon Aiyuk to team up with Jayden Daniels in Washington, but the latest comments by Aiyuk raise more questions than answers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 11:37 PMWhat did Brandon Aiyuk say about Jayden Daniels? Why Commanders QB is responding to 49ers WR's latest rant
Many have expected Brandon Aiyuk to team up with Jayden Daniels in Washington, but the latest comments by Aiyuk raise more questions than answers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 3:08 AMJayden Daniels Claps Back at Brandon Aiyuk After WR Calls Out Commanders QB and His Mother, Unfollows Him
It seems Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has finally had enough of his former college teammate Brandon Aiyuk’s antics. Earlier today, Aiyuk took to Instagram to call out Daniels, and the Commanders quarterback has responded.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 1:31 AM“Stop Running Behind Your Mama”: Brandon Aiyuk Turns On Jayden Daniels As 49ers Star Unfollows Commanders QB
Bradon Aiyuk had already alienated his head coach, his GM, and his team. He seems confident about finding respite with the Washington Commanders, where his former college teammate, Jayden Daniels, is the starting quarterback.
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