By going after Jayden Daniels, Brandon Aiyuk may be burning his bridge to the Commanders
San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk's social media friction with Jayden Daniels has sparked debate over Aiyuk's potential future with the Commanders.
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Brandon Aiyuk has unfollowed Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels on Instagram after blasting Daniels for a laughing exchange with a 49ers fan. Aiyuk told Daniels to "turn your savage up" and posted a separate message stating, "Y’all need to abort the mission." Coverage from NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, and Sports Illustrated emphasizes the tension between the two players.
While Niners Nation highlights Aiyuk's social media posts, Hogs Haven reports a fan survey indicating most Commanders supporters would want to sign Aiyuk if the 49ers release him this month. Attention now turns to whether the 49ers cut Aiyuk during the current month and how his public comments affect a potential move to the Commanders.
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What did Brandon Aiyuk say to Jayden Daniels?
Aiyuk told Daniels to "turn your savage up" following an exchange between the quarterback and a 49ers fan.
How have Commanders fans responded to Aiyuk?
According to a survey from Hogs Haven, most Commanders fans want to sign Aiyuk if he is cut by the 49ers this month.
What social media action did Aiyuk take?
Aiyuk unfollowed Jayden Daniels on Instagram.
Coverage (6)
- Brandon Aiyuk to Jayden Daniels on Instagram: ‘Gonna have to start running behind your momma’ The New York Times · 3h ago
- 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk has Unfollowed Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Sports Illustrated · 3h ago
- Brandon Aiyuk on Instagram: “Y’all need to abort the mission” Niners Nation · 3h ago
- Reacts survey: Most Commanders fans want to sign Brandon Aiyuk if 49ers cut him this month Hogs Haven · 3h ago
- Brandon Aiyuk blasts Jayden Daniels for laughing exchange with 49ers fan: ‘Turn your savage up’ Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- By going after Jayden Daniels, Brandon Aiyuk may be burning his bridge to the Commanders NBC Sports · 3h ago broke it first
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