Commanders Pursue Aiyuk Trade

0:00On April 26, the 2026 NFL draft just wrapped, and the Washington commanders are hustling to build their squad after a rough 20. 25, with only five wins. They snagged just six picks, so now they're chasing undrafted free agents and vets like White receiver Brandon Ayuk from the San Francisco, 49ers. According to NFL Network's Ian Rappaport, the commanders have serious interest in bringing Ayuk on board. But the 49ers aren't cutting him loose. They want a trade for the 28-year-old star instead. Ayuk sat out the entire last season with a knee injury, which has teams pumping the brakes. He's in year 2, of a 4-year, $120 million deal, carrying a $13.6 million cap hit that makes folks nervous, without seeing him healthy first. No one stepping up with solid trade offers yet, even though he was a second team all pro in 2023, and a two-time thousand yard. Receiver. Everyone's playing the wait and see game, hoping San Francisco blinks and releases him.

1:02If the commanders land Ayuk at the right price, it could spark their rebuild. Keep an eye on how this shakes out as cams heat up.