Aiyuk: If 49ers cut me, I'll sign with Commanders 'tomorrow'
Brandon Aiyuk wants 49ers to cut him to join Commanders
📍 Where it landed
Brandon Aiyuk campaigned for an exit from the 49ers and expressed a desire to sign with the Commanders if he was cut. Teammate George Kittle offered warnings to potential suitors as the 49ers looked to move on from the receiver.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 33d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (7)
- Aiyuk: I'll sign with Commanders if 49ers cut me www.espn.com · 45d ago
- Adam Schefter believes Brandon Aiyuk's behavior is scaring potential NFL suitors NBC Sports Bay Area & California · 45d ago
- Brandon Aiyuk just gained a surprising ally in 49ers standoff Niner Noise · 45d ago
- Brandon Aiyuk continues campaign for 49ers exit, tells team to cut him so he can 'sign with Commanders tomorrow' Yahoo Sports · 45d ago broke it first
- George Kittle wishes 'luck' to whoever trades for Brandon Aiyuk as 49ers look to move on from receiver Fox News · 45d ago
- 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk calls Commanders ‘best team in world’ Yahoo Sports · 45d ago broke it first
- 49ers star George Kittle sends cryptic warning to Brandon Aiyuk suitors: ‘Have fun with that’ Yahoo Sports · 45d ago broke it first
What happened
Brandon Aiyuk has publicly stated he will sign with the Commanders if the 49ers cut him. Coverage emphasizes Aiyuk's desire to leave the 49ers and join the Commanders, with reports from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and NBC Sports Bay Area & California.
The 49ers are reportedly looking to move on from Aiyuk. To watch next: the 49ers' response to Aiyuk's statements and potential trade or release discussions.
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Questions people are asking
What does Brandon Aiyuk want the 49ers to do?
Aiyuk wants the 49ers to cut him so he can sign with the Commanders
Which team does Brandon Aiyuk want to join?
The Commanders
How do the 49ers feel about Brandon Aiyuk?
The 49ers are reportedly looking to move on from Aiyuk
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