Before Brandon Aiyuk can force his release, he must apply for reinstatement
Brandon Aiyuk remains in limbo with the 49ers, needing to apply for reinstatement before he can potentially move to the Commanders.
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Brandon Aiyuk is currently on the 49ers' 'left squad' list. According to NBC Sports and 49ers Webzone, he must file paperwork to apply for reinstatement before he can force his release from the team.
Coverage from ESPN and Yahoo Sports emphasizes Aiyuk's desire to join the Commanders, with the player stating he would sign with them 'tomorrow' if cut by San Francisco. The reports also note commentary from Richard Sherman and discussions regarding why the Commanders might hesitate to sign him following his controversy with the 49ers.
Future developments depend on whether Aiyuk files the necessary paperwork to exit the 'left squad' list and if the 49ers ultimately decide to cut him.
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Quick answers
What must Brandon Aiyuk do before forcing his release?
He must apply for reinstatement and file paperwork to exit the 'left squad' list.
Which team has Aiyuk expressed interest in joining?
Aiyuk has stated he would sign with the Commanders if cut by the 49ers.
Who has commented on the situation?
Seahawks legend Richard Sherman has spoken on the matter.
Coverage (8)
- Why Brandon Aiyuk is ‘lighting money on fire’ with social media posts Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
- Is Commanders' culture in question if they sign Brandon Aiyuk? Commanders Wire · 8h ago
- Seahawks Legend Richard Sherman Sounds Off on 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
- Jeremy Fowler: 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk hasn’t filed paperwork to exit ‘left squad’ list 49ers Webzone · 8h ago
- Super Bowl Champion Reveals Why Commanders May Not Sign Brandon Aiyuk After WR’s Controversy With 49ers Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
- Brandon Aiyuk, in limbo with 49ers, shouts 'Go Commanders' ESPN · 8h ago
- Aiyuk: If 49ers cut me, I'll sign with Commanders 'tomorrow' ESPN · 8h ago
- Before Brandon Aiyuk can force his release, he must apply for reinstatement NBC Sports · 8h ago broke it first
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