NFL insider links Brandon Aiyuk to $7,600,000,000 NFC franchise citing personal relationship with key assets as 49ers void WR's guaranteed money

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NFL insider links Brandon Aiyuk to $7,600,000,000 NFC franchise citing personal relationship with key assets - Source: Getty

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk hasn't featured for the team in more than a year and according to latest reports, his tenure in San Francisco could be ending soon.

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Aiyuk signed a four-year $120 million contract extension with the 49ers in August 2024. However, his 2024 season ended prematurely after he suffered an ACL and MCL tear during the Week 7 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

With Aiyuk still recovering from his injury, the 49ers reportedly voided his guaranteed money for next season, including a $24.935 million option bonus.

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Washington Commanders, valued at $7,600,000,000 by Forbes, are a potential destination for Aiyuk if he parted ways with San Francisco. Fowler reported Aiyuk's relationship with Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels could be a factor in a potential deal.

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“He is close with quarterback Jayden Daniels, his former teammate at Arizona State," Fowler wrote. "And general manager Adam Peters — a John Lynch disciple from his time in San Francisco — understands the Aiyuk experience well.”
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According to the Athletic's Dianna Russini and Michael Silver, Aiyuk distanced himself from the franchise last month and stopped attending meetings and other team activities.

49ers general manager John Lynch "hopeful" of Brandon Aiyuk's return

While the Commanders could make a move for the 49ers' wide receiver, it would have to be in free agency since Washington is unlikely to have the capital for a Brandon Aiyuk trade.

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Aiyuk and Jayden Daniels forged a formidable partnership during their time together at Arizona State. While Commanders are dreaming of their reunion, 49ers general manager John Lynch is hopeful of Aiyuk's comeback.

“Realistic, I’m not sure. Hopeful, yeah," Lynch said. "That’s where I’d leave that. He continues to rehab. Like I’ve always said, we’re a better team when Brandon is out there. I hope that’s the case, but I think that’s what it is, hope right now. I wish it were a little bit more than that.”

Aiyuk has reportedly not been at the 49ers’ headquarters in the last two months, signalling a potential end to his tenure in San Francisco.

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