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Brandon Aiyuk Posts Video Shouting Support for Commanders
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk posted an Instagram Story on Sunday night yelling "Go Commanders" and shared a photo of former quarterback Mark Rypien with the Lombardi Trophy. The posts come while Aiyuk remains in limbo with the San Francisco 49ers after contract disputes and absences. ESPN reported the activity and prior social media statements.
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Brandon Aiyuk posted an Instagram Story video on Sunday night in which he yelled "Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Go commanders! Raise Hail! " He also posted a photo of former quarterback Mark Rypien hoisting the Lombardi Trophy after Washington won Super Bowl XXVI.
Aiyuk is following five Instagram accounts that include the Washington Commanders and quarterback Jayden Daniels. He previously posted photos of himself wearing a Commanders hat. Aiyuk and Daniels were teammates at Arizona State.
The 49ers signed Aiyuk to a four-year, $120 million contract extension in August 2024. The team voided the remaining guaranteed money in his contract in July 2025 after he did not participate in rehab sessions for a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus in his right knee suffered during the 2024 season.
The 49ers placed him on the reserve/left team list in December 2025 after he stopped showing up at the team facility.
In early June 2026, Aiyuk posted two Instagram videos calling the 49ers "dumb" and "stupid" for paying him. On the "Pardon My Take" podcast posted Monday, 49ers tight end George Kittle stated that he watched Aiyuk run over 22 miles an hour and stop on a dime eight months earlier. Kittle also stated that the 49ers paid Aiyuk $130 million.
Before his knee injury, Aiyuk had 75 catches for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns in the 2023 NFL season and earned second-team All-Pro honors.
