Washington Commanders Eye Brandon Aiyuk for Wide Receiver Spot

0:00It's April 1st. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. Washington Commanders got a wide open spot at number two wide receiver, and they're still eyeing San Francisco 49er star, Brandon Ayug, to fill. It. Even though he's still on that roster, multiple team sources say he's very much in the mix as they build around rookie quarterback Jaden Daniels. Earlier this week, ESPN reporter John Keem dropped that the Commanders aren't jumping into a trade for Ayug. They're betting the 49ers might cut him soon, but they're not sitting idle. They're scouting other moves too. Ayug's last year was rough with an early injury and some messy contract drama that left bad blood. Still, his talent could super charge Washington's passing game if he lands there, giving Daniels that reliable target he needs. On the draft front, they might grab Ohio State's carnal Tate with the seventh overall pick. If he's gone, Arizona State's Jordan Tyson is another name floating, though it's a bit

1:01of a reach. Right now, it's a 10 standoff, since Ayug has no guarantee cash left, the 49ers can wait him out. Washington's offense holds its breath, wondering if Ayug's upside joins the squad or if someone else steps up.