Brandon Aiyuk posts Go Commanders video urging trade

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has intensified his public campaign to leave the San Francisco 49ers, openly cheering for the Washington Commanders in a social media video posted on Sunday, June 21. The 28-year-old, who has not played since a major knee injury in October 2024, repeatedly chanted "Go Commanders!" in an Instagram story, further straining his already fractured relationship with his current team.

In the video, Aiyuk, wearing a burgundy shirt, expressed his desire for the Commanders while using the team's slogans. He also posted an image of former Washington quarterback Mark Rypien holding the Lombardi Trophy. This latest post continues a pattern of social media activity Aiyuk has used to voice his frustrations with the 49ers' front office. Earlier this month, he called the organization "dumb" and "stupid" in since-deleted posts, suggesting the team was "scared" of potentially facing him on another roster.

Aiyuk's apparent preferred destination is linked to his close relationship with Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, his former teammate at Arizona State. However, when asked about a potential reunion in May, Daniels was noncommittal, stating the decision was out of...