Commanders Pursue Aiyuk, Niners Hold Firm

0:00On May 2nd, the Washington commanders are buzzing about landing wide receiver Brandon Ayuk as soon as his drama with the San Francisco 49ers, wraps up. It's no secret anymore. Ayuk wants to link up with quarterback Jaden Daniels and Daniels has been quietly pushing for it behind the scenes. General manager Adam Peters already gave Ayuk high praise at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine since he knows the guy well from his Niners. Days, but the 49ers are holding firm waiting for the right trade offer before letting him go. Analysts are split on how it plays out. One thinks Ayuk lands in Washington before week one kicks off, but warns the team can't budge on key terms. Kevin Shehan from the team 980 says skip the trade altogether, that current contract is too steep to touch. Instead, rivet up for a one-year-prooved deal around $7 to $9 million. Nothing guaranteed beyond the basics. Ayuk has been sidelined since a bad knee injury mid-2024 season, so he needs to show his back first.

1:03For now, the commander sit tight, letting the saga unfold until a deal gets aimed one way or another.